This is the cake you want on a cool autumn Sunday evening. Full of the flavors everyone craves—brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.

Candied bacon might seem like the ultimate example of gilding the lily, but it adds a sweet, smoky edge to this already luscious pie.

Andrea Albin came up with this dish starring pigs’ ears; their deep, porky flavor goes beautifully with the brighter notes of shallot, lemongrass, mint, and cilantro.

This is the cake you want on a cool autumn Sunday evening. Full of the flavors everyone craves—brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.

To compensate for not browning the meat, add “power” ingredients that produce a similar depth—cocoa powder, canned chipotles in adobo, and Worcestershire sauce....

This moist, tender buckle is extremely versatile. Served with vanilla ice cream, it makes a lovely dessert.

This particular version, apples sweetened with molasses, is traditional and absolutely delicious, especially with a cool splash of heavy cream.

Infusing pork butt with pink peppercorns and garlic enhances its superb flavor.

The parmesan here is the catalyst that makes the cheesy flavors jump out of the airy centers.

Fried zucchini is a classic snack, but watch what happens when it’s amped up with smoky bacon and spicy jalapeño.