Dried Fruit
Cuccidati
Nutty, buttery, and fruity, these traditional Sicilian cookies known as cuccidati are perfect for the holidays.
By Tembi Locke
Country Mince Pie
A sleeper hit from Bon Appetit’s 1974 Thanksgiving menu, this mincemeat pie recipe is deeply fruity and loaded with warm spices.
By Rick Martinez
Rosemary-Sizzled Salami, Dates, and Pecans
Salty, crunchy, sweet, and meaty, this warm mix is a combination of party appetizer heavy hitters.
By Kendra Vaculin
Poo Driver Cocktail
What began as a prank is now a beloved brunch cocktail at Cafe Mutton in Hudson, NY. Who knew prune juice, lemon juice, vodka, and Fernet could be so delicious?
By Shaina Loew-Banayan
Spaghetti With Eggplant Caponata
Lean on the oven for a hands-off approach to Sicilian-style caponata goodness.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Apple and Honey Rice Kugel
Michael W. Twitty combines the best of custardy kugel with rich rice pudding of the American South for this take on the Rosh Hashanah classic.
By Michael W. Twitty
Coconut and Turmeric Fried Rice
Sweet dates and nutty coconut make this sunny fried rice right at home at your brunch table.
By Devonn Francis
Argentinian Beef Empanadas
For these baked empanadas, Gaby Melian says the addition of green olives and raisins in the filling is essential.
By Gaby Melian
Olive-Brine-Marinated Chicken With Date Relish
Don’t toss your leftover olive brine—it’s the ticket to chicken with flavorful meat and crispy skin.
By Ismail Samad
Shawarma-Spiced Carrots With Date and Herb Salad
Shawarma spices aren’t just for chicken and meat.
By Zaynab Issa
Charred Asparagus and Dates With Goat Cheese
Crunchy, creamy, and chewy, this salad is a textural masterpiece.
By Mehreen Karim
Date and Pink Peppercorn Pasta
It takes only a handful of ingredients to make this fancy-yet-weeknight pasta.
By Mehreen Karim
Date-and-Soy-Braised Short Ribs
Inspired by Filipino adobo, this comforting braise gets depth and balance from Medjool dates.
By Zaynab Issa
Whipped Ricotta Toast With Date and Rhubarb Compote
Sweet and creamy meets crunchy and tart.
By Zaynab Issa
BA’s Best Carrot Cake
Our favorite carrot cake recipe gets a crunch from toasted walnuts and a boozy punch from rum-plumped raisins, which are optional but recommended.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Alex Lau
Spiced Chicken and Dates With Endive
Is this a salad you can eat with your hands? Or lettuce cups you can eat with a fork and knife? Either way this easy dinner is packed with flavor and ready in 30 minutes flat.
By Kendra Vaculin
Lactation Cookies
These nutty, chocolaty treats are perfect for anyone who’s lactating—and just as delicious for everyone else.
By Zaynab Issa
Mochi-Stuffed Jujubes (Soft Hearts)
These mochi-stuffed jujube dates in syrup are the Lunar New Year dessert that’s (almost) too adorable to eat.
By Jessie YuChen
Cod Arracanato
Broiling this cod for a minute at the end of cooking makes the raisin-and-nut-studded breadcrumb topping golden, crunchy, and delicious.
By Anna Gass