Popped Amaranth Granola

This sweet, nutty cereal goes great with yogurt or can just be eaten by the handful. (By Kate Ramos)

Basic Popcorn Balls

Simple enough that even the kids can help. (By CHOW Food Team)

Eggnog Popcorn Balls

All the flavor without the booze. (By CHOW Food Team)

Cocoa-Cayenne Popcorn Balls

With a hint of orange zest. (By CHOW Food Team)

Curry-Coconut Popcorn Balls

Sweet, spicy, and savory all at once. (By CHOW Food Team)

Montaditos with Boquerones and Olive Relish

White anchovies with olive relish. (By Olivier Said, James Mellgren, Maggie Pond)

Tomato-Basil Arancini

These small Italian rice croquettes are perfect party appetizers. (By Marc Alvarez)

Cocktail Onions

The perfect accompaniment to your next Gibson martini. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Grilled Skirt Steak with Caramelized Butter and Cumin

Cumin makes these flavors pop. (By Ana Sortun)

With apples, walnuts, and currant jelly ... but no turkey required. (By Francine Maroukian)

With layers of sweet pepper ketchup, endive slaw, and mustard, the chicken sandwich gets an update in this burger. (By Hubert Keller with Penelope Wisner)

Savory Beginnings ... Baby New Potatoes Stuffed with Blue Cheese and Bacon (By kchurchill5 )

Not Quite Arancini (By catherinelacey )

Emerald Ecstasy (Green Smoothie) (By agapemom )

Cranberry-Shallot relish with mustard oil and kalonji (By plum )