Angel's Share

There’s happy hour in heaven too. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

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)

Easy Pain au Chocolat

A quick take on the French classic made by filling store-bought croissants with hazelnut spread. (By Laurent Tourondel)

Winter Greens Soup

Hearty yet healthy, this soup showcases the best winter produce. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Monte Bianco

An airy, snowcapped mountain of chestnuts and chocolate. (By Roy Finamore)

Mochi Ice Cream

Like a Japanese ice cream sandwich, sweet mochi dough encases ice cream (By Kate Ramos and Aida Mollenkamp)

Cardamom-Spiced Carrot Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

Kept extra-moist with a generous helping of grated carrot, and lightly spiced with cardamom and ginger. (By Kate Ramos)

Marinated Mango and Jicama Salad

Tossed with lime juice, mint, and cayenne for a sweet, spicy, refreshing salad. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Sweet Corn Humitas

Like a tamale, filled with cheese and fresh sweet corn. (By Adapted from Jose Garces)

Braised Lamb Shanks with Mint-Parsley Pesto

A welcome twist on the classic combo of mint jelly and lamb, this dish is finished with a bright mint pesto. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Flank Steak Salad with Arugula

Hearty yet healthy, this salad has black beans, black-eyed peas, red onions, and sweet bell peppers. (By Ray Lee)

Meyer Lemon Digestif

Smooth-skinned, sweet lemons transform in this aromatic liqueur. (By CHOW Food Team)

Vinegar and Spice Oven Ribs

You can enjoy these tender pork ribs, marinated in lemon and brown sugar, year-round. (By Kate Ramos)

Pineapple Granité

Blended pineapple is flavored with orange juice and zest for a light, icy sweet. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Grandma Irma's "California" Brisket

Grandma Irma Zigas shares her special brisket with her grandson Caleb in our Cooking with Grandma video. (By Irma Zigas)