Molasses and Ginger–Glazed Carrots

Sweet and warming, and not mushy. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Vinegar and Spice Oven Ribs

You can enjoy these tender pork ribs, marinated in lemon and brown sugar, year-round. (By Kate Ramos)

Glazed Poppy Seed Turnips

Browned, buttery turnips get a boost of flavor from a sweet poppy seed vinaigrette. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Braised Lamb Shanks with Mint-Parsley Pesto

A welcome twist on the classic combo of mint jelly and lamb, this dish is finished with a bright mint pesto. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Oysters with Mignonette Granité

Transforming a sharp mignonette sauce into icy shards makes serving oysters simpler. (By Roy Finamore)

Green Bean Baby Food

Naturally sweet and high in vitamins, this bean purée makes it easy for baby to eat her veggies. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Creamy Rice Pudding with Broiled Plums

Plums get sprinkled with sugar, broiled until their skins are blistered, and then nestled in orange-scented rice pudding. (By Kate Ramos)

Guacamole

Once you’ve made this version, you’ll never buy it from the store again. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Campfire Trout with Herbs and Bacon

Grilled over an open fire. (By Regan Burns)

Almond Jay

Coconut and almond filling dipped in milk chocolate. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Mushroom and Carrot Bulgur

A humble grain in an easy preparation offers more taste and texture than the usual side dish. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Ecuadoran Shrimp Cocktail (Cóctel de Camarones)

Ceviche meets shrimp tail. (By Kate Ramos)

Black Forest "Strata"

Lambic and dried cherries are high notes in this deconstruction of the classic German dessert. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Charred Eggplant Salad

Grilled eggplant teams up with red onions and sweet tomatoes. (By Adapted from Laurence Jossel)

Herbed Avocado Spread

Take mashed avocado to the next level. (By Regan Burns)