Pear, Poire

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

Mulled Hard Pear Cider

All ciders are not created equal: This one uses pear instead of the more traditional apple, for a simple change that adds a lot of flavor. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Bockwurst and Mushroom Noodle Bake

As satisfying as a hearty winter dish gets. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Korean Scallion Salad

A staple banchan (side dish) with Korean barbecue. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Late-Night Asian Noodles

What better after a night of frat parties? (By Aida Mollenkamp)

CHOW Root Beer

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

Mandarin Orange Digestif

Floral, sweet, and quite stiff. (By CHOW Food Team)

Fennel Digestif

If black licorice went boozy, you’d have this digestive. (By CHOW Food Team)

Orange Digestif

Like orange flower blossoms steeped in alcohol. (By CHOW Food Team)

Lemon Digestif

Like an alcoholic Lemonhead. (By CHOW Food Team)

Meyer Lemon Digestif

Smooth-skinned, sweet lemons transform in this aromatic liqueur. (By CHOW Food Team)

CHOW Bagel

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

Chestnut Gnocchi with Robiola Cheese Sauce

Gnocchi are taken to the next level with chestnut flour. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Montaditos with Boquerones and Olive Relish

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

Grilled Skirt Steak with Caramelized Butter and Cumin

Cumin makes these flavors pop. (By Ana Sortun)