Campfire Trout with Herbs and Bacon

Grilled over an open fire. (By Regan Burns)

Broccoli Baby Food

If you can boil water, you can make baby food. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Pasta with Artichoke Pesto

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

Guinness Stout Marinade

Lime zest tames the bitterness of stout in this great beef marinade. (By Jim Tarantino)

Mom's Meatloaf

Just like mom used to make, apart from the molasses. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Buttermilk tarts up classic mashers. (By Regan Burns)

Sweet Potato and Squash Baby Food

A good introduction to the sweet vegetables, this baby food is a pleasing combination of squash and sweet potato. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Tandoori-Style Marinade

An easy, versatile marinade for chicken, lamb, and fish. (By Regan Burns)

Chestnut Gnocchi with Robiola Cheese Sauce

Gnocchi are taken to the next level with chestnut flour. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Pear, Poire

Pear eau de vie with a side of pear and a touch of bubbly. (By Nick Mautone)

Bulgur with Zucchini and Herbs

A side dish that’s not to be thrown aside. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Peanut Sauce

Serve it as a dipping sauce, over cold noodles, or tossed in a salad. (By Regan Burns)

Cold Pasta Salad with Baby Artichokes (Pinninos kin Iscarzofa)

This dish is all about the artichokes, but it’s made even tastier by adding ricotta salata cheese. (By Efisio Farris)

Ladybugs on a Raft

Like ants on a log but tastier— this version’s made with cranberries and different nut butters. (By CHOW Food Team)

Easy Kettle Corn

This homemade version is as tasty as the best kettle corn at your state fair. (By Aida Mollenkamp)