Ersatz Papalote Salsa

Better than the best. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick)

Grandma Irma's "California" Brisket

Grandma Irma Zigas shares her special brisket with her grandson Caleb in our Cooking with Grandma video. (By Irma Zigas)

Drumstick Milk Shake

Vanilla ice cream, peanuts, and hot fudge blended with a crushed sugar cone. (By CHOW Food Team)

Roasted Rosemary Walnuts

An upscale bar snack for your next tail party. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Spiced Cranberry Sangría

Warm spices and tart cranberries make this sangría ideal for a winter holiday celebration. (By Adapted from Jose Garces)

Angel Hair Pasta with Spicy Vodka Sauce

The tomatoey sauce has a kick. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Truffled Fingerling Smashed Potatoes

Fragrant white truffle oil takes humble mashers to a new level. (By Adapted from Jose Garces)

Apple Brandy Hot Toddy

Calvados and Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur ramp up this classic cold-weather tail. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Cornmeal Blini with Caviar

Cornmeal adds texture and flavor. (By CHOW staff)

Orange-Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake

An orange-tinged cheesecake topped with vodka-marmalade glaze turns the childhood Creamsicle treat into a sophisticated dessert. (By Adela Jung)

Chorizo and Olive Flatbread

Crisp bread topped with tomatoes, onions, and a touch of harissa. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Poached Fig, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Tart

A versatile tart appropriate as an hors d’oeuvre or a dessert. (By Adapted from Jose Garces)

Thick and Sticky Barbecue Sauce

Now you don’t have to go all the way to Kansas City for great barbecue. (By Ray Lampe)

Soup of Fregula with Baby Clams (Fregula kin Arsellas)

A Sardinian classic with littleneck clams and a touch of saffron. (By Efisio Farris)

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)