Quite possibly, the world’s greatest Coconut Cream Tart. Tartine Bakery, San Francisco.

Dining at Homeroom in Oakland, CA. A temple of mac and cheese opened by food blogger turned restaurateur Allison Arevalo.

[recipe] Chocolate Spice Donut Muffins. It’s impossible not to swoon.

Introducing: Turkish Sausage. Soujuk is dry, spicy, and makes an excellent sandwich filling.

Dorie Greenspan’s Beggar’s Linguine: Pasta with Brown Butter, Dried Fruits, and Nuts

Pasta alla Norma – An assertive tomato sauce with interest and intrigue. Oh, and lots of anchovies, too!

What happens when Vietnamese and Mexican cuisines collide? Pho Tacos!

What’s better than a classic brownie? How about one slathered with Nutella and sprinkled with bacon!

Barley Risotto with Butternut Squash. More protein and fiber than traditional risotto without sacrificing any creaminess!

Ube Cupcake with Coconut Frosting. One of my favorite desserts from 2010.

The next time gnocchi’s on the menu, try pan searing instead of boiling. The results are delectable!

Cool fish + warm rice = sushi perfection. SugarFISH, Los Angeles.

Sugared Cranberries: An elegant garnish for puddings or cake. Or better yet, just eat ’em straight up!

Taiwanese Bolognese. Try saying that three times fast!

Get ready to swoon! Bacon Caramel Bread Pudding from Creme Caramel in Los Angeles.

[recipe] Sausage, Sage, and Thyme Bread Stuffing: A Thanksgiving classic.

The secret to a golden, evenly cooked bird? A soy sauce brine the night before.