Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies

Mexican chocolate and cayenne lend exotic spice.

Black Pepper Lavash

Crackly flatbread spiced up by black pepper.

Oatmeal–Chocolate Chip Cookies

The classic soft, chewy oatmeal cookie with chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon.

Vinegar and Spice Oven Ribs

You can enjoy these tender pork ribs, marinated in lemon and brown sugar, year-round.

Acorn Squash with Red Onion and Currants

An autumn dish with a hint of sweet and sour.

Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Crisp cream cheese cookies filled with raspberry jam.

Mini Éclairs with Meyer Lemon Filling

Tiny pastries laced with tart lemon cream.

Oven-Fried Buttermilk Chicken

Heavenly either hot from the oven or cold, buttermilk fried chicken is a staple at any self-respecting summer picnic.

Spiked Apple Galette

A drizzle of Calvados doubles the apple flavor.

Pan de Muertos (Day of the Dead Bread)

A yeasty sweet bread from Mexico.

Twixt

Cookie crust and gooey caramel covered in milk chocolate.

Pumpkin Pie with Spiced Crust

Taking the quintessential Thanksgiving pie to a new level.

Mixed Berry and Anise Pie

Berries are the main attraction here, while anise lurks in the background in the best possible way.

Spicy, Cheesy Skillet Cornbread

Not too sweet, with some hominy and jalapeño to spice it up.

Chile-Lime-Tequila Compound Butter

Adds a peppery kick to anything it tops.