Watermelon Gazpacho

A twist on the classic cold soup, with watermelon in addition to tomatoes. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chocolate Cassis Cake with Raspberries

Whipped cream frosting makes decorating a cakewalk. (By Luke Knowland)

Lentil Hummus Wrap with Pomegranate Molasses

Vegetables tossed in turmeric and wrapped up with red lentil hummus. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Butter Lettuce and Pumpkin Seed Salad

The roasted garlic and apple juice in the vinaigrette add dimension to this simple salad. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Bratwurst Sausage

The classic German sausage. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chocolate Caramel Apples with Salted Pretzels

Bittersweet chocolate, salty pretzels, sweet caramel, and sour apples—did we say it’s all on a stick? (By Kate Ramos)

Hugging Thyme

This herbal concoction with the essence of freshness was a Square Off winner. (By Ronaldo Colli)

Weisswurst Sausage

A delicate veal sausage packed with flavor— it beats store-bought every time. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Bockwurst Sausage

Arguably the most popular German sausage. (By Kate Ramos)

Cream Cheese Pinwheels

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

Marzipan Caramel Apples with Sesame and Almond

Sesame seeds and almonds cover a caramel-coated sour apple, while marzipan hides inside. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Mardi Gras King Cake

Flavored with bourbon, orange, and spices, this king cake kicks off the Carnival season right. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Tuna, Olive, Avocado, and Green Bean Salad

A mixed green salad that’s full of flavor and filling enough to be a meal. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chocolate Icebox Cake with Mascarpone and Blackberries

A rich, easy, no-bake dessert that combines chocolate wafers and blackberry liqueur. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Curried Carrot Soup

Curry and coconut add an exotic twist to an everyday veggie. (By Ray Lee)