This sweet pumpkin souffle is made with pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg yolks, warm pumpkin pie spice, and stiffly whipped egg whites, baked in buttered and sugared ramekins until puffed and golden. It’s light and airy like a cloud with the flavor of pumpkin pie. Serve it as a fall dinner party dessert, a Thanksgiving…

This sweet potato casserole with candied pecans is made with roasted sweet potatoes whipped with butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and warm spices, then covered in pecan halves coated in a buttery brown sugar glaze. The filling is smooth and creamy, and the pecans bake into a crunchy, candied top. It’s a holiday staple for…

This pineapple fried rice is made with day-old jasmine rice, juicy pineapple chunks, shrimp, eggs, carrots, peas, green onion, and cashews, stir-fried with soy sauce, a little fish sauce, and curry powder. Sweet, salty, and savory all hit at once, and the whole thing takes about 20 minutes once the rice is cooked. It’s a…

This hot honey recipe is made with just a few ingredients: honey, red pepper flakes, sliced fresh chiles, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, gently warmed and infused until it’s sweet with a slow, building heat. It takes 10 minutes and tastes better than most store-bought bottles. Drizzle it over pizza, fried chicken, cornbread,…

This chocolate rice crispy dessert is made with crispy rice cereal, melted mini marshmallows, butter, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips, pressed into a pan and topped with a sprinkle of shredded coconut. Every square is chewy and crunchy with a real chocolate flavor that goes way beyond the classic treat. It’s a no-bake dessert for…

These crunchy sesame seed bars (also known as kozinaki) are made with toasted sesame seeds bound in a hot honey and sugar syrup, then pressed thin and cut into bars that snap when you bite them. It’s a traditional Georgian sweet with only four ingredients, and it tastes like a nutty, golden brittle. They’re a…

This Christmas cheese ball is made with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, green onions, Worcestershire, garlic, and a touch of ranch seasoning, shaped into one big ball and rolled in toasted chopped pecans. You serve it surrounded by buttery crackers, and it’s always the first thing to disappear on the holiday table. It’s an easy make-ahead…

These turkey spinach ricotta and dried cranberry roll ups are made with soft flour tortillas spread with a creamy ricotta and cream cheese filling, then layered with thin-sliced turkey, baby spinach, and chopped dried cranberries, rolled tight, and sliced into pinwheels. Every slice is creamy, savory, and a little sweet. They’re a make-ahead appetizer for…

These individual Christmas cheese ball appetizers are made with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and garlic, rolled into bite-size balls and coated in crispy bacon, chopped pecans, and fresh chives, then skewered with a pretzel stick for an edible handle. Each one is a single serving, so guests can grab one without double dipping into a…

This homemade chocolate dessert hummus dip is made with chickpeas, cocoa powder, maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla, and a pinch of salt, blended until thick and silky like brownie batter. It tastes like a chocolate treat, but it’s packed with fiber and protein from the beans. Serve it as an after-school snack, a dessert board…