Bon Appétit

Dried guajillo chiles and New Mexico chiles can be found in some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.

Serve with crusty bread.

Simple and sophisticated.

Cauliflower is a nice surprise and crème fraîche adds some tanginess to this inventive version of macaroni and cheese.

Serve alongside short ribs .

Pomegranate juice adds tartness to this famous French dessert.

Save leftovers for snacks.

A cold-weather favorite, this all-beef, no-bean chili gets added appeal from a seasonal ingredient: butternut squash. For best results, make the chili at least one day ahead so that the flavors have time to meld.

Hazelnuts stand in for almonds in this tasty version of the classic Spanish sauce romesco.

Mix this relish into tuna or chicken salad, or serve with burgers or hot dogs.

The sauce packs a great hazelnut crunch, and Madeira's nutty flavors bring it all together.

These savory tartlets are similar to quiches.

Serve warm with fillets of salmon, in scrambled eggs or pasta, or on crostini with goat cheese.

In the a.m., put the ribs into a 5-quart slow cooker to eat in the p.m.

A stunning dessert that lets two autumn fruits—pears and persimmons—shine.

To make this appetizer easy to nibble, serve the cheese and mushrooms with toothpicks.

The cheese filling is spooned over red grapes—not a crust— and the fruit becomes its crowning glory.

Sweet caramelized butternut squash plays well with peppery arugula in this hearty dinner salad.

Stuffing the game hens before roasting them keeps the meat incredibly moist. Classic American ingredients—apples, cornbread, and fresh corn—make this a great recipe for a small Thanksgiving. But you may not want to wait that long before you try it.