Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Crisp cream cheese cookies filled with raspberry jam. (By Adapted from Brigid Callinan)

CHOW Ginger Beer

Ginger beer from scratch for the DIY-er in all of us. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Kava Shake

A creamy choco-coconut milk shake laced with an herbal kava twist. (By Adela Jung)

Mardi Gras King Cake

Flavored with bourbon, orange, and spices, this king cake kicks off the Carnival season right. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

CHOW Pancetta

Why buy pancetta when making it yourself is so easy and fun? (By Regan Burns)

Sazerac

She has a weakness for Sazerac Slings; give her even the fruit and she swings. (By Rob Chirico)

Roasted Rosemary and Lemon Chicken

The fantasy Sunday supper dish, fragrant and robust. (By Francine Maroukian)

Baked Ziti with Prosciutto

Buttery breadcrumbs provide a nice crunchy crust to balance the creaminess of the sauce. (By Adapted from Hugo Matheson)

CHOW Root Beer

Brew and bottle this classic soda yourself. (By Regan Burns)

Steak Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

Have your steak and eat it too (in a salad). (By Francine Maroukian)

Roasted Beet and Chèvre Grilled Cheese

The famous salad duo gets warm and toasty. (By Kate Ramos)

Le Petit Hiboux

An unbeatable blend of Pinot Blanc, Lillet, and apple juice. (By none)

Fennel, Parsley, and Celery Salad

Served with a preserved lemon and bitters vinaigrette, this salad combines ordinary ingredients in unexpected ways. (By Regan Burns)

Lemon Pound Cake

This golden, rich cake benefits from a generous amount of butter. (By François Payard)

Vietnamese-Style Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Fresh, summery ingredients in a neatly wrapped package. (By Regan Burns)