A different take on Benedictine spread, a Kentucky Derby tradition.

Lemon Panna Cotta with Lemon Marmalade and Sugared Pecans, from Chicago’s The Purple Pig.

Ramp and cheese biscuits, with duck and slaw. Possibly the world’s best sandwich.

Roasted broccolini salad with pickled shallots and candied pecans. The next best thing to a weekend at Blackberry Farm.

Afraid of head cheese? Don’t be. Deep-frying makes it easy to love.

Thai hot & sour shrimp soup—with or without shrimp balls and/or coconut milk.

Bialys. These are decidedly not kosher, but yours can be.

Marmalade Carrot Cake

Stir-Fried Green Soy Beans

Dim sum at home: shao mai.

Tortelli alla Pratese (potato and beef filled pasta with butter, nutmeg and parsley).

Baked beans with pork belly.

Pork & Black-eyed Pea Chili- For luck on New Year’s Day and delicious on any other day.

Boiled custard, a Southern Christmas tradition.

Little blueberry almond tarts that are perfect for tea!

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Ripple Cookies

Soft-boiled eggs and soldiers, inspired by legendary chef Michel Bras.

Salty Peanut & Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies

Fuchsia Dunlop’s General Tso’s Chicken. Give it a go.