This take on the classic Spaghetti and Meatballs features orbs of ground beef studded with fennel seeds and orange zest served in marinara.

These Acorn Squash Quesadillas feature layers of velvety squash, crisp cabbage, and gooey Oaxaca cheese sandwiched between two tortillas.

This Blackberry Blackout Cake features layers of dark chocolate cake enrobed in a glossy chocolate ganache frosting coated in blackberries.

This Creamy Chicken Tarragon Soup features a whole chicken’s worth of meat swimming in a rich and creamy Dijon-spiked broth.

This Caramelized Fennel Linguine features golden wedges of fennel tossed in linguine topped with breadcrumbs and a dollop of creme fraiche

This Curried Red Lentil Hummus is a fun take on the classic complete with silky red lentils, sauteed garlic and ginger, and curry powder.

This Invisible Apple Cheddar Cake features paper-thin slices of apple suspended in a crepe-like batter accented with cheddar.

This Butternut Tamale Pie features butternut squash stewed in beer with chipotle peppers and served under a layer of cheese and cornbread.

This Potatoes au Gratin features thin slices of potato cooked in bechamel and topped with a golden lid of melted gruyere and breadcrumbs.

This Fresh Fig Salad features arugula served on a bed of honey-whipped ricotta and studded with figs, orange segments, and fried olives.

These Tajín Shrimp Bowls featureTajín-dusted shrimp served on a bed of rice alongside a Mango Curtido and a zippy Cilantro Remoulade.

This Ricotta Stuffed Roast Chicken features a spatchcocked chicken with a rich lemon, herb, and ricotta mixture stuffed under its skin.

This Mortadella Pear Skillet Pizza features a focaccia crust topped with mortadella, pear, fontina, red pepper rings, and shaved radicchio.

This Beet Pickled Cauliflower Salad features chunks of cauliflower and beet accented with farro, radicchio, goat cheese walnut “croutons”