Holiday Honey Chicken with Fruit

Serve with fluffy white rice to soak up all the juice. (By Marcie Cohen Ferris)

Cajun-Spiced Tempeh Po' Boys (Undressed)

Vegans from Brooklyn take on the Southern classic (By Anna Lappé and Bryant Terry)

Croissant and Armagnac Bread Pudding

Extra rich from the croissants, turn to this dish for a weekend brunch or a satisfying dessert. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Hot Crab Dip

Crab cakes deconstructed and topped with cornbread. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Spicy, Cheesy Skillet Cornbread

Not too sweet, with some hominy and jalapeño to spice it up. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Eggplant Parmesan

Caprese salad meets crispy fried eggplant. (By Kate Ramos)

Mississippi Praline Macaroons

A favorite dessert of Southern Passover seders. (By Marcie Cohen Ferris)

Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce

Spice-rubbed meat with sweet cherries in an easy, quick preparation. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Seitan Piccata

Hail seitan! (By Kristina Beckman)

Roasted Shrimp with Romesco Sauce

Oven-roasted shrimp pair up with a classic Spanish sauce of almonds and bell peppers. (By Kate Ramos)

Pork Tenderloin with Salsa Verde

Quick and impressive when paired with a tangy, herby sauce. (By Regan Burns)

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Buttermilk tarts up classic mashers. (By Regan Burns)

Simmered Black-Eyed Peas with Tomatoes

Simmered in onions, thyme, and tomatoes— Jewish soul food at its best. (By Marcie Cohen Ferris)

"Dirty Matzoh" Dressing

A country Jewish recipe to be served at Passover. (By Marcie Cohen Ferris)

Salade Lyonnaisey

A variation on the traditional French frisée salad. (By Aida Mollenkamp)