Crackly Sugar Cookies

Bites of buttery, sugary goodness. (By Adapted from Brigid Callinan)

Broccoli, Mushroom, and Gouda Quiche

A savory pie stuffed with broccoli, portobello mushrooms, and Gouda that makes for a great breakfast or a light lunch. (By Kate Ramos)

Blue Hawaii

An exotic rum-based tail. (By Rob Chirico)

Snickerdoodles

The classic bake sale favorite: crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and dusted with cinnamon. (By Kate Ramos)

CHOW Bagel

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

Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Boar Ragu

Light, cheesy pillows of pasta with a hearty sauce. (By Adapted from Frank De Carlo)

Tomatoes Packed in Their Own Juices

Home-canned tomatoes with a hint of basil. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Turkey Pad See Ew

Give leftover roasted turkey a second chance with this noodle dish. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Christmas Coconut Cake

Three white cake layers covered with a light snowfall of flaked coconut. (By Rebecca Rather)

A one-two punch of black peppercorns and Jack Daniel’s. (By none)

So boozy even the cream is drunk. (By Regan Burns)

Home-Cured Duck Ham (By Paula Wolfert)

This skewered beef recipe is popular in both Cambodia and Vietnam. (By Corinne Trang)

Elegant phyllo packets that happen to be vegetarian. (By Stu Stein)

Pekin Duck Breasts Cooked on a String (By Paula Wolfert)