Fork-tender short ribs in an almost mole-like sauce, finished with a bright citrus-olive herb salad.

Beat the heat with soba noodle salad with chevre, pickled shiitakes, cashews and Asian pears. From my new cookbook.

Moist sweet potato cake studded with chocolate chips and glazed with chocolate-chicory coffee sauce.

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