Tortilla Stacks Layered with Shark and Black Beans (By Arthur L. Meyer)

Pistachio-Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

Strawberry, vanilla, and pistachio ice creams are layered for triple the ice cream magic. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Rice Krispies Treats Birthday Cake

This childhood staple molds into an impressive cake. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick)

Fennel, Avocado, and Mint Salad

A flavorful salad that doubles as a main dish. (By Neal Harden)

Easy Berry Butter Cake

Possibly the easiest cake ever. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Triple Malt Chocolate Cake

A soda fountain treat is turned into a cake, topped with Vanilla Malt Frosting and malted milk balls. (By Kate Ramos)

Autumn Squash Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter Sauce

This comforting pasta is the essence of fall. (By Traci Des Jardins)

German Chocolate Cake

Layers of sweet chocolate cake with toasted coconut and nuts topped with light vanilla buttercream. (By Adela Jung)

Moist Yellow Cake with Bittersweet Chocolate Frosting

A box of yellow cake mix may be low-effort, but a homemade birthday cake will really show you care. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Cardamom-Spiced Carrot Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

Kept extra-moist with a generous helping of grated carrot, and lightly spiced with cardamom and ginger. (By Kate Ramos)

Citizen Cake Rum Butter Cake with Key Lime Cream and Tropical Fruits

A fun cake from San Francisco chef Elizabeth Falkner. (By Elizabeth Falkner)

Almond and Walnut Baklava

Fennel seed and lemon-honey syrup dress up this Middle Eastern sweet. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chocolate Cassis Cake with Raspberries

Whipped cream frosting makes decorating a cakewalk. (By Luke Knowland)

Artichoke and Crab Dip

A rich, hot crab dip with a crunchy topping of almonds. (By Roy Finamore)

Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Coleslaw

An instant sensation around the CHOW office. (By Adapted from Scott Youkilis)