Femme Fatale Punch

Don’t be fooled by its ladylike looks—this one carries a punch. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Punch)

Jamaica flowers and ginger make an exotic tropical tea. (By Regan Burns)

Caesar Salad

The real deal— anchovies and all. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Black Beans with Mexican Beer

A spicy new technique adds lots of flavor. (By Regan Burns)

CHOW Slider Hamburger Buns

These buns may be small, but they’re filled with big flavor and are everything a slider bun should be: slightly sweet, squishy, and ready to sop up burger juices. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Oysters with Mignonette Granité

Transforming a sharp mignonette sauce into icy shards makes serving oysters simpler. (By Roy Finamore)

Basic Grilled Pizza Dough

Crispy, crusty, and charred—we promise this no-fail dough will make you a grilled pizza champ. (By Kate Ramos)

Soft Pretzel Rolls

Tastes like a pretzel, looks like a roll. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Cardamom-Caramel Rolls

Sticky rolls grow up with a kick of cardamom. (By Kate Ramos)

Mardi Gras King Cake

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

Parmesan Kaiser Rolls

Knotted rolls topped with Parmesan and poppy seeds, and substantial enough to stand up to the juiciest of burgers. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Fragrant Blueberry Jam

Packed with a punch berry, this jam is tasty enough to eat off the spoon. (By Kate Ramos)

Eggnog

A rich, creamy festive classic. (By Rob Chirico)

A tail essential with an unexpected edge. (By Adapted from Philip Ward)

If buttermilk biscuits aren’t Southern enough. (By Kate Ramos)