Basic Savory Mochi (Age Mochi)

Glutinous rice cakes, called mochi, are used throughout Japanese cuisine. Try your hand at making your own with this straightforward recipe. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Spiced Apple Cupcakes

Adorned with maple frosting, these are autumn made bite-sized! (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Rice Krispies Treats Birthday Cake

This childhood staple molds into an impressive cake. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick)

Winter Greens Lasagne

Layers of kale, chard, ricotta, and crème fraîche make for an impressive and irresistible lasagne. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Rhubarb-Almond Bars

Tangy rhubarb and almonds baked atop a buttery shortbread crust. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Cinnamon-Walnut Bundt Cake

A rich, dense cake that makes a great hostess gift. (By Tom Gumpel)

Apple-Spice Layer Cake with Caramel Swirl Icing

A three-layer extravaganza with a touch of molasses and shredded apple to keep it moist. (By Rebecca Rather)

Potato-Turnip Duck-Fat Latkes

Silver dollar latkes flavored with thyme, onion, and pepper. (By Sara Dickerman)

Potato Latkes

A bit soft, a tad crunchy, and just the right amount of grease. (By Stephanie Rosenbaum)

These crispy little salt-cod fritters are a favorite of CHOW editor Meredith Arthur. (By Randy Zweiban)

If buttermilk biscuits aren’t Southern enough. (By Kate Ramos)

A cookie classic done vegan style. (By Jennifer McCann)

Dense, moist, chewy brownies filled with nuts and dried fruit. (By Jennifer McCann)

Pumpkin spice muffins are studded with pecans and vegan carob chips. (By Jennifer McCann)