French Toast Sandwiches with Marmalade

A glamorous dorm-style breakfast. (By Audrey Robertson)

Horchata

A refreshing rice-and-almond drink. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Smoked Trout Crostini

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

Fig Jam and Goat Cheese Crostini

Classic fall flavors come together for an elegant hors d’oeuvre. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Toasted Pecan Gelato

Toasted pecans add the perfect amount of nuttiness to this gelato. (By Sally Sampson)

Chinese-y Chicken Salad

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

Serrano Ham and Membrillo Crostini

Sweet-salty bites topped with Manchego cheese. (By Dana Williams and Daniel Flores, Bread & Wine, Los Angeles)

Spicy Cereal and Nut Mix

A spicy, salty, buttery treat loaded with nuts and cereal. (By Adela Jung)

Chopped Fava Bean Crostini with Pecorino

With lemon, mint, and black pepper. (By Regan Burns)

Apple and Aged Cheddar Grilled Cheese

A classic snack-time combination gets grilled on walnut bread. (By Kate Ramos)

Welsh Rarebit Bites

Beer-laced cheese spread on toasted bread makes for undeniable deliciousness. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Groats and Bell Pepper Scramble

Counteract cholesterol by sneaking groats into your morning eggs. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Cornmeal Blini with Caviar

Cornmeal adds texture and flavor. (By CHOW staff)

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)

Charles Chocolates Pecan Brownies

If you like nuts, this recipe is for you. (By Chuck Siegel)