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Graduations, weddings, engagements, babies, birthdays. Celebration season has started and won't calm down until you put away your summer whites. Looking for an extra-festive dessert, something that will really honor the honored guest? These 10 show-stopping cakes are your answer—now all you have to do is work on your toast. More

Corn's been out of season awhile now, but it's still a traditional side at some Thanksgiving celebrations, and was likely present at the first harvestime celebration feast in Plymouth. Whether in a creamy custard or casserole, corn dishes add a little more sweetness and richness to an already decadent meal. More

Friands are incredibly simple, easy cakelets that keep well in both baked and unbaked forms. A perfect moist foil for a cup of tea or coffee, they're closely related to financiers and madeleines and are very easy to adapt to any taste. More

For a totally different take on the basic roasted chicken thigh, enter Louisa Shafia's Turmeric Chicken with Sumac and Lime from The New Persian Kitchen. This super-simple braised dish is bright, tangy, and brilliantly yellow—it's a far cry from most muddled braised chicken dishes and even further from the typical roasted bird. More

It's happened again. You've spent $50 at your local cheese counter, and now you've got more cheese than a human being can possibly consume in a week. How are you going to store all this cheese? Will it go bad if you don't eat it right away? The good news is that many cheeses can last up to a few weeks in the refrigerator as long as they are stored properly. Here are some tips for storing your cheese! More

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If your first response to a baked avocado dish is "gross," I beg you to consider giving this a try. Admittedly, it was my first reaction to the idea when a co-worker made this for me, but I was absolutely converted when I had my first bite. More

A one-skillet meal of chicken breast and mushrooms simmered in a curry-coconut broth with an herb salad. More

Pan-roasted chicken, mushrooms and potatoes with a rich chicken jus, all cooked together in one skillet. More

There is something so satisfying about a farro salad, especially when it's a complete meal. All you have to do is toss some in a big bowl, grab a fork, and dig in. More

Sweet and tangy with lots of crunch, this slaw is light and refreshing. More

The beauty of marinated mushrooms is you can't really go wrong; you can marinate them in pretty much whatever you have on hand. If you have fresh herbs, definitely throw those in there, and minced shallots would work great, too. This is ideal for a lunch box because the mushroom marinade doubles as your salad dressing, and because this salad is all about sturdy vegetables, nothing will wilt before lunchtime. More

Miso-marinated mushrooms slow roasted until dense and meaty, sliced thin, and served with extra-virgin olive oil and lemon, carpaccio-style. Toasted pistachios add richness and nutty crunch. More

This pie is the perfect celebration of summer's premiere fresh fruit offering: fresh strawberries. It's perfection when served outdoors and a la mode. More

This pie recipe calls for frozen raspberries, delivering the flavor of summer, anytime of year. Unlike many other mousse recipes that call for egg whites, this one relies on whipped cream stabilized with gelatin to give the mousse its lift. It's just sweet enough, and feels deliciously light on the tongue, perfectly complimented by the flaky, all-butter crust. More

This pie ups the ante in the pecan pie game. It's full of a rich caramel custard and chock-full of pecans, with a healthy dose of chocolate to send it over the edge. With just a tiny hit of salt to balance out the sweet richness of the filling, this pie will be the one they talk about long after Thanksgiving. More

The humble Chess Pie gets a seasonal update with floral Meyer lemons. More

A recipe for a quick, rich vegetable broth perfect for vegetarian or vegan dishes. More

A quick and hearty vegetable soup with carrots, potatoes, leeks, and kale. 100% vegan, 100% satisfying. More

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Until I make Pancake Tuesday races an official part of America's traditions—my new life goal—I'll have to make due with eating a giant plate of pancakes and practicing my flip. Here are 10 great recipes for the task. More

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Here are 11 restaurants in San Francisco that we recommend for date-worthy meals, no matter what kind of date you're on. More

Simple, clean flavors make this orange cake a year-round go-to. More

Brined pork loin with a brown sugar rub served alongside sun-dried tomato-flavored orzo. More

According to Ted Haigh (aka Dr. Cocktail), the French 75 is one of two cocktails named after the French 75-mm field gun, which was commonly used in World War I. "One barman in 1947," reports Haigh, "called it a Tom Collins with champagne instead of club soda. Vive la difference!" Here's Haigh's version of the recipe, from his wonderful book, Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails. More

This is a great dessert to make if you're expecting a crowd; it makes 2 cakes with one batter that's easily mixed. The best part is that they can be made days in advance, wrapped, and frozen, so you don't have to fuss any more than defrosting the cakes and making some whipped cream before you serve them. More

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If you venture into the pocket of the Tenderloin called "Little Saigon," you'll discover some standout Vietnamese food. We set our budget at $10 per dish and made out with plenty of leftover cash. More