Awarded Most Photogenic at SF Food Wars' 2009 Mac Battle Royale with Cheese. (By Annie Tomlin)

Malloreddus with Pork and Pancetta (Malloreddus kin Purpuzza)

Sardinian pasta with simmered pork, red wine, and tomato sauce. (By Efisio Farris)

I Am Giving Marinated Kale Salad

A tasty, ultrahealthy way to eat your dark, leafy greens. (By Terces Engelhart with Orchid)

I Am Inviting Banana Cream Pie

Shows the sweet side of raw food. (By Terces Engelhart with Orchid)

Pasta with Artichoke Pesto

Artichokes, basil, and ricotta combine for an easy pasta sauce or quick dip. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

French Toast Casserole

Layering French toast in a dish and baking it makes it even easier. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Best Eggnog

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

Tomato-Basil Arancini

These small Italian rice croquettes are perfect party appetizers. (By Marc Alvarez)

Banana Pudding

Meringue-topped single servings. (By Martha Hall Foose)

Christmas Coconut Cake

Three white cake layers covered with a light snowfall of flaked coconut. (By Rebecca Rather)

Knaidlach (Matzoh Balls)

Light, fluffy, and tender— what more do you need in a matzoh ball? (By Judy Bart Kancigor)

Graham Cracker Malted Vanilla Ice Cream

A cool and creamy blend of malt, vanilla ice cream, and graham crackers. (By Sally Sampson)

Zucchini Fritters

These savory, puffy fritters give latkes a run for their money. (By Judy Bart Kancigor)

Sprouted Garbanzo Burgers

Forget a too-bready sandwich, here the patty is turned into the bun and stuffed with your favorite burger toppings. (By Heidi Swanson)

Caramel Rugelach

Gooey caramel filling melts into irresistible buttery pastry. (By Jayne Cohen)