Kiwi Soda

A refreshing spring-green sparkler. (By Regan Burns)

Fennel, Avocado, and Mint Salad

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

Spicy Turkey Jerky

A combination of condiments and spice revives ho-hum turkey breast. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Chinese-y Chicken Salad

Yeah, we know it’s not really Chinese. (By Francine Maroukian)

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)

Mongolian Beef Kebabs with Chile Jam

Skewered meat doused in a nicely spicy sauce. (By Richard Crocker, Richard Crocker Catering, San Francisco)

Baked Cracker-Crusted Chicken Fingers

Stone-ground crackers make a crunchy coating for tender chicken strips. (By Kate Ramos)

I Am Giving Marinated Kale Salad

A tasty, ultrahealthy way to eat your dark, leafy greens. (By Terces Engelhart with Orchid)

Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Coleslaw

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

CHOW Root Beer

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

Yogurt Drink (Dugh)

A surprising combination of mint, pepper, and club soda. (By Najmieh Batmanglij)

Guinness Stout Marinade

Lime zest tames the bitterness of stout in this great beef marinade. (By Jim Tarantino)

Salmon Jerky "Candy"

Sugar-cured salmon jerky goes Nordic with the addition of caraway seeds. (By Kate Ramos)

Orange Digestif

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

Lemon Digestif

Like an alcoholic Lemonhead. (By CHOW Food Team)