CHOW Slider Hamburger Buns

These buns may be small, but they’re filled with big flavor and are everything a slider bun should be: slightly sweet, squishy, and ready to sop up burger juices. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Pistachio White Chocolate Cherry Crisps

Perfect for the holidays, these cheery butter cookies can be made weeks ahead and stored in the freezer. (By Adapted from Brigid Callinan)

CHOW Slider

The first modern burger, this little guy dates back to 1921 and was created at White Castle by Walter Anderson. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Sweet Corn Humitas

Like a tamale, filled with cheese and fresh sweet corn. (By Adapted from Jose Garces)

Round Robin

Rock the Round Robin for a sweet absinthe tail. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Bockwurst and Mushroom Noodle Bake

As satisfying as a hearty winter dish gets. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Baked Quinoa Adobado

Jalapeño and chipotle peppers make for a spicy side dish. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Melon Dip Cocktail

Ouzo melds with cantaloupe for an unusual, understated flavor. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Spicy, Cheesy Skillet Cornbread

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

Sun-Dried Tomato, Parsley, and Manchego Grilled Cheese

Sandwiched between toasty slices of whole wheat. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Bacon-Wrapped Turkey with Pear Cider Gravy

Bacon keeps the turkey moist while pears sweeten it up. (By Kate Ramos and Aida Mollenkamp)

Parmesan Kaiser Rolls

Knotted rolls topped with Parmesan and poppy seeds, and substantial enough to stand up to the juiciest of burgers. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Santa Maria

A sainted way to drink tequila. (By Duggan McDonnell)

Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

The sweetness of fresh corn and tomatoes gets tamed by lemon juice and thinly sliced basil. (By Kate Ramos)

Cheesy Enchiladas

Loaded with cheese and chile gravy. (By Adela Jung)