Super-Sized Ginger Chewies

The perfect example of a thick, chewy spice cookie. (By Elinor Klivans)

Stuffed Poblanos with Black Beans and Cheese

Super veggie burrito meets grilled peppers. (By Kate Ramos)

Honey-Mustard Snack Mix

Bagel chips, pretzels, and sesame sticks in a honey-mustard glaze. (By Adela Jung)

Smoked Trout Crostini

Easy but sophisticated finger food. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick)

Lox Flatbread

A Jewish American breakfast classic becomes an addictive appetizer. (By Adela Jung)

Rosemary Rib Roast with Cipollini

A showpiece roast perfumed with rosemary. (By Roy Finamore)

Eggplant and Hummus Pita Crisps

Flavorful and crispy. (By Stephen Gibbs)

Pecan Turtle Brownies

Pecans, caramel, and chocolate— nuff said. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Sprouted Garbanzo Burgers

Forget a too-bready sandwich, here the patty is turned into the bun and stuffed with your favorite burger toppings. (By Heidi Swanson)

Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Coleslaw

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

Blue Cheese Coleslaw

With celery, carrots, and cabbage. (By Adapted from Scott Youkilis)

A vegan soup from our friends at Post Punk Kitchen (By Isa Chandra Moskowitz)

Fish Baked with Braised Leeks and Pineau de Charentes (By Paula Wolfert)

Walnut Tart from Masseube (By Paula Wolfert)

Chicken with Garlic Pearls in Sauternes (By Paula Wolfert)