German Chocolate Cake

Layers of sweet chocolate cake with toasted coconut and nuts topped with light vanilla buttercream. (By Adela Jung)

Roasted Acorn Squash with Wild Rice Stuffing

Delicious as a main or a side, this vegetarian dish is packed with hearty, healthy goodies. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

CHOW Bagel

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

Tandoori-Style Marinade

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

Peanut Sauce

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

Three different beans and some TVP are slow-cooked with lots of herbs and spices. (By Jennifer McCann)

Nutty Chocolate–Peanut Butter Chews

Oatmeal, chocolate, and peanut butter chunks make for sweet, crunchy, irresistible cookies. (By Adapted from Brigid Callinan)

Mojo Marinated Pork Cubano (Lechon Asado)

Cuban braised pork in a citrus marinade. (By Randy Zweiban)

Zucchini Blossom Tacos

Irresistible when topped with Cotija and avocado. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Brandied Pear-Walnut Tart

Walnut, more walnut, and lots of pear. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Grasshopper Milk Shake

A cool, minty, spiked dessert for hot days. (By CHOW Food Team)

Weisswurst Sausage

A delicate veal sausage packed with flavor— it beats store-bought every time. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Green Bean Baby Food

Naturally sweet and high in vitamins, this bean purée makes it easy for baby to eat her veggies. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Chilaquiles

An indulgent and irresistible combo of spice, crunch, and creaminess. (By Regan Burns)

Smoked Trout Crostini

Easy but sophisticated finger food. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick)