Poached Fig, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Tart

A versatile tart appropriate as an hors d’oeuvre or a dessert. (By Adapted from Jose Garces)

Oxtail and Barley Soup

An intensely rich broth comes from slowly simmering oxtails with red wine. (By Amy Wisniewski)

The Jersey Lightning

Strikes when you least expect it. (By Adapted from Philip Ward)

Vieux Carré

A potent tail from the Big Easy. (By Kate Ramos)

Round Robin

Rock the Round Robin for a sweet absinthe tail. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Orange Bitters

Orange bitters add a hint of citrus flavor and round out any tail. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Roasted Delicata Squash Salad

With warm sherry vinaigrette, spinach, pumpkin seeds, shallots, and ricotta salata. (By Kate Ramos)

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Buttermilk Icing

A few bites of fall anytime you please. (By Adapted from Brigid Callinan)

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)

A quick drink that’s an instant classic. (By none)

Peru and Chile’s equivalent to the Bloody Mary. (By Dale DeGroff)

Without the coffee. (By Dale DeGroff)

An egg makes this tail light and creamy. (By Dale DeGroff)

Just a dash of absinthe makes this tail light on malevolence. (By Jacqueline Patterson)

A smoky take on a crispy-skinned bird. (By Jamie Purviance)