Thai Beef Jerky

Sweet honey combines with salty fish sauce and floral coriander seed for a complex-flavored but simple-to-make beef jerky. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Harissa-Marinated Tri-Tip Roast

Harissa paste spices up this quick preparation. (By Kate Ramos)

Hoisin-Marinated Tri-Tip Roast

Hoisin marinade and ginger give a subtle sweetness. (By Kate Ramos)

Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Crisp cream cheese cookies filled with raspberry jam. (By Adapted from Brigid Callinan)

Basic Roasted Acorn Squash

A simple, fast preparation with delicious results. (By CHOW Food Team)

Acorn Squash with Red Onion and Currants

An autumn dish with a hint of sweet and sour. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick)

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Downright decadent. (By Charlie Palmer)

Potato-Turnip Duck-Fat Latkes

Silver dollar latkes flavored with thyme, onion, and pepper. (By Sara Dickerman)

Celery Root and Squash Gratin with Walnut-Thyme Streusel

Ring in fall with this seasonal gratin. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Adelina

Sparkling strawberry tail, a variation on a classic. (By Nick Mautone)

Braised Baby Artichokes

Slow-cooked with shallots, wine, and herbs. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Roasted Acorn Squash with Wild Rice Stuffing

Delicious as a main or a side, this vegetarian dish is packed with hearty, healthy goodies. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Autumn Squash Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter Sauce

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

Spiked Apple Galette

A drizzle of Calvados doubles the apple flavor. (By Kate Ramos)

Tart Cranberry Pie

A sweet-tart winter pie packed with cranberries and pears. (By Adapted from Alexandra Guarnaschelli)