[Photograph: Maria del Mar Sacasa]

Cinnamon Roll Waffles With Bacon-Apple Frosting: Bacon, apples and waffles are all breakfast staples; here's an innovative (and delicious) way to transform them into a delectable sandwich.

Bluestem's Smoked Salmon Panna Cotta: Impress your dinner guests with this sophisticated, yet simple amuse-bouche.

Serious Salads: Grated Carrot And Mint Salad With Honey Lemon Vinaigrette: Brighten up your winter with this light, refreshing salad.

Baked Eggplant With Lamb And Walnut Sauce: A spice blend of sweet chiles, oregano and sumac makes for a uniquely Turkish-inspired dish.

Entenmann's Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake: Make this nostalgia-inducing supermarket loaf cake at home.

Steamed Salmon With Chard, Pine Nuts, And Raisins: Steaming makes for incredibly moist, simply prepared salmon. Garnish with pine nuts and raisins for crunch and sweetness.

The Italian Baker's Pan Di Patate: A potato-based loaf that yields a dense, moist, and tender crumb.