Scallops Crudo with Vanilla Salt

Vanilla salt, ginger, and mint make for an unexpected combination. (By Adapted from Staffan Terje)

Honey Fritters with Blood Oranges

Airy fritters tinged with orange. (By Sara Dickerman)

Pistachio White Chocolate Cherry Crisps

Perfect for the holidays, these cheery butter cookies can be made weeks ahead and stored in the freezer. (By Adapted from Brigid Callinan)

Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Streusel

A classic pairing of a buttery, crunchy oat topping and tender apples. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Saag Tofu

The Indian classic of spiced spinach made with tofu and yogurt. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Spicy Plum Chutney

Slather on a pork chop near you. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Tomatoes Packed in Their Own Juices

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

Cocktail Onions

The perfect accompaniment to your next Gibson martini. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Fragrant Blueberry Jam

Packed with a punch berry, this jam is tasty enough to eat off the spoon. (By Kate Ramos)

Christmas Coconut Cake

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

Rose-Petal Preserves (Moraba-ye gol-e Mohammadi)

Exotic preserves with pistachios and lime. (By Najmieh Batmanglij)

A comforting, sticky, spiced, slow cooker dessert. (By Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann)

Lobster Empanadas (By Ron Silver and Jen Bervin)

Crispy duck breast pairs nicely with persimmons in this autumnal salad. (By Stu Stein)

Grilled Mussels in Feta Cheese & Tomato (By cookingetcetera )