A Chick with Some Heat: This simple Tunisian chickpea soup (for two) heats up any chilly autumn day with a kick of red chili paste.

No Oven? No Problem: Amanda Clarke introduces a steamed Devil's food cake she was forced to stir up as a pastry chef without an oven.

Corn-y Stellar Side Dish: Inspired by her boyfriend's love of sweet corn, Kristen Swensson prepares an inexpensive and healthy fresh corn salad, lightly dressed in a vinaigrette and topped with fresh basil.

No Catholic Guilt Here: Marinara sauce and eggs on crusty toasted bread, also known as eggs in purgatory, is a delicious dish to throw in the oven, with or without any religious metaphors.

Hearty Beans, Gently Cooked: Lucy Baker shares a cold weather Italian staple, zuppa di fagioli with rosemary oil, gently cooked and paired with crispy garlic toast.