Caesar Salad

The real deal— anchovies and all. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Latkes (Potato Pancakes)

Fry them up for Hanukkah. (By Adapted from Marlene Sorosky)

Potato Latkes

A bit soft, a tad crunchy, and just the right amount of grease. (By Stephanie Rosenbaum)

Passover Orange Angel Food Cake with Strawberries

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

Little Ditsy Cream Pies

Sandwiches of oatmeal cookies filled with vanilla cream melt in your mouth. (By Adrienne Handler)

Green Beans with Shallots

A quick and tasty take on green beans that’s a crowd-pleaser of a side dish. (By Francine Maroukian)

Tangy Apple and Beet Salad

Rounded out with radicchio and blue cheese, this salad’s nearly a meal in itself. (By Ali LaRaia)

Italian Deli Blowout Sandwich

Loaded with salumi, mozzarella, and artichokes, this sandwich is an Italian deli on a roll. (By CHOW Food Team)

Mandarin Orange Digestif

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

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

A simple mix of spinach, crispy bacon, and toasted pecans makes for a most satisfying salad. (By Adela Jung)

Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Streusel

A classic pairing of a buttery, crunchy oat topping and tender apples. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Black Pepper Lavash

Crackly flatbread spiced up by black pepper. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Sautéed Jalapeño and Aged Jack Grilled Cheese

Spicy, savory, and downright delicious. (By Kate Ramos)

Pollo alla Valdostana

Chicken cutlets, prosciutto, and fontina cheese in a white wine sauce. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Smoked Duck Pizza with Hoisin

Duck combines with red onion and hoisin for a quick meal. (By Aida Mollenkamp)