Tart Cranberry Pie

A sweet-tart winter pie packed with cranberries and pears. (By Adapted from Alexandra Guarnaschelli)

Potato and Parsnip Mash

Adding parsnips to mashers is a welcome change. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Passover Orange Angel Food Cake with Strawberries

A sweet, citrusy cake made with kosher ingredients. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Toasted Millet Salad

Bird seed never tasted so good. (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)

Chopped Chicken Livers

Rich, earthy chicken livers mixed with sherry, hard-boiled eggs, and lots of black pepper. (By Kate Ramos)

Bitter Greens Salad with Caper Vinaigrette

A fresh, crunchy salad dressed in an herby caper vinaigrette. (By Kate Ramos)

Thyme-Rubbed Bison Short Ribs

A long braising time and a savory rub make for meltingly tender short ribs. (By Kate Ramos)

Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Coleslaw

An instant sensation around the CHOW office. (By Adapted from Scott Youkilis)

Best Eggnog

A potent recipe for the holidays. (By Jonathan Hunt)

Caramel Sundae with Cinnamon-Sugar Chips

An adult take on the childhood staple, this sundae combines caramel ice cream with a bittersweet chocolate sauce and crispy cinnamon-sugar chips. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

A homemade version from San Francisco’s Firefly Restaurant. (By Brad Levy)

How To: Host the Perfect Easter Brunch (By lmurdock )