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.

Pear and Spinach Salad

With a light honey vinaigrette.

Parmesan Kaiser Rolls

Knotted rolls topped with Parmesan and poppy seeds, and substantial enough to stand up to the juiciest of burgers.

Serrano Ham and Membrillo Crostini

Sweet-salty bites topped with Manchego cheese.

Tomatoes Packed in Their Own Juices

Home-canned tomatoes with a hint of basil.

Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Punch)

Jamaica flowers and ginger make an exotic tropical tea.

Crawfish Boil

Why not do your own boil?

Pumpkin Flan

A tasty take on the custardy dessert.

Molasses and Ginger–Glazed Carrots

Sweet and warming, and not mushy.

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Our gooey, moist version of the British classic.

Turkey Pad See Ew

Give leftover roasted turkey a second chance with this noodle dish.

Green Beans with Smoked Bacon

A big crowd-pleaser (if you’re feeding carnivores).

Chocolate Caramel Apples with Salted Pretzels

Bittersweet chocolate, salty pretzels, sweet caramel, and sour apples—did we say it’s all on a stick?

Marzipan Caramel Apples with Sesame and Almond

Sesame seeds and almonds cover a caramel-coated sour apple, while marzipan hides inside.

Peanut Butter–Chocolate Caramel Apples with Honey Peanuts

The name says it all: a sweet, salty, gooey, crunchy apple that’s sure to have many fans.