Pecan

Every year for nearly twenty years Gourmet's production director baked this cake for our mailroom manager on his birthday. Suffice it to say that this delectable dessert has stood the test of time.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

From L'Etoile, Madison, Wisconsin.

Serve over vanilla ice cream and top with whipped cream.

Miso—rather than oil—lends body and flavor to the dressing.

"The recipes here reflect my British roots, but not necessarily my family traditions," writes Mairi Morrison of London, England. "Although my mother is from Scotland and my father is from Northern Ireland, I grew up in Los Angeles, where our weeknight meals were typically American: spaghetti, tacos, and burgers. It wasn't until I moved to Europe that I became really interested in food. Here in London my social life is centered around the table. I really like this dish because it is typically British, and perfect for a rainy winter evening in London." Make these ahead if you like (they will keep for a week in the fridge) or make them on a whim, since the recipe is so easy. Lyle's Golden Syrup is a popular British sweetener with a flavor that's similar to mild honey.

A whiskey-spiked variation on classic pecan pie. Serve the tartlets with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.

From Ristorante Chianti, Geneva, Illinois.

This tender butter pecan cake channels all the gooey richness of pecan pie, with toasted nuts and a sticky bourbon caramel glaze.

This brussels sprout pasta recipe taps nutty brown butter, crunchy pecans, and hot Italian sausage to create an easy dinner bursting with fall flavors.

Bake something unforgettable this Thanksgiving: Pecan cream pie layers a buttery nut-filled base with brown sugar custard, a flaky crust, and whipped cream.

Classic crumb cake meets bouncy pumpkin mochi cake for this season's dessert mashup.

This modern riff on an old-school French classic is the ultimate fancy-pants dessert.

Pecan pie gets a modern makeover with chopped dates, bourbon, and plenty of salt.

With crunchy nuts, pools of dark chocolate, and cozy spices, this cookie’s fall vibes are impeccable.

An all-purpose gluten-free blend does the heavy lifting here, keeping the ingredient list short and sweet.

Tender, buttery, and pleasantly crumbly, these salty-sweet shortbread wedges studded with toasted pecans are a grownup version of the childhood favorite.