CHOW Bagel

The ultimate crackly, chewy bagel. (By Melissa Wagenberg Lasher)

Tomatoes Packed in Their Own Juices

Home-canned tomatoes with a hint of basil. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Broccoli Baby Food

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

Basic Tomato Sauce

Even if you’re a pro, this sauce is a great base on which to riff. (By Kate Ramos)

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)

Asian-y Tofu Scramble

Mushrooms, tofu, and chile-garlic sauce give a savory kick to fluffy eggs. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Pancetta and Pepper Pizza

Pancetta and rosemary dress up roasted bell peppers. (By Regan Burns)

Basil Digestif

If you love pesto, you’ll adore this after-dinner liqueur. (By CHOW Food Team)

Pear Baby Food

Pear purée is a nice change from applesauce. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Mandarin Orange Digestif

Floral, sweet, and quite stiff. (By CHOW Food Team)

Femme Fatale Punch

Don’t be fooled by its ladylike looks—this one carries a punch. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Fennel Digestif

If black licorice went boozy, you’d have this digestive. (By CHOW Food Team)

Sweet Hot Mustard

Honey mustard with a real kick of heat! (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Cardamom-Spiced Carrot Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

Kept extra-moist with a generous helping of grated carrot, and lightly spiced with cardamom and ginger. (By Kate Ramos)

Pasta Carbonara with Peas

Peas brighten up this rich dish. (By Regan Burns)