Shortcut BBQ Brisket

Easy techniques for a juicier, more flavorful piece of meat without waiting all night. (By Ray Lampe)

Pear, Poire

Pear eau de vie with a side of pear and a touch of bubbly. (By Nick Mautone)

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Egg Salad and Bacon

A big hit on the CHOW camping trip, though it’s great anytime. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Apricot and Sweet Cherry Pandowdy

Shards of almond crust make it anything but dowdy. (By Kate Ramos)

Roasted Shrimp with Romesco Sauce

Oven-roasted shrimp pair up with a classic Spanish sauce of almonds and bell peppers. (By Kate Ramos)

Orange Angel Food Cake with Strawberries

This light, sweet dessert is known as “pillow cake” here at CHOW. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Passover Orange Angel Food Cake with Strawberries

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

Ecuadoran Shrimp Cocktail (Cóctel de Camarones)

Ceviche meets shrimp tail. (By Kate Ramos)

Roast Turkey with Mushroom Sauce

A classic from Chef Charlie Palmer. (By Charlie Palmer)

Tangy lemons and capers liven up vegetables for a quick, healthy side dish. (By Kate Ramos)

Toasted Millet Salad

Bird seed never tasted so good. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Broiled Mussels with Sweet Paprika Aioli

An addictive appetizer for seafood-lovers. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Strawberry "Shortcake on a Stick"

Baked over the fire and topped with cream for a camping treat. (By Kate Ramos)

Tuna, Olive, Avocado, and Green Bean Salad

A mixed green salad that’s full of flavor and filling enough to be a meal. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Poutine’s (By lpkiddylu )