Pecan

Like savory shortbread, these are wonderful when paired with wine, salads or soups.

Chef Jimmy Bradley's wonderfully simple combinations of texture and flavor at New York City's The Red Cat were the inspiration for this zucchini dish—it makes a great accompaniment to "lazy lasagne." Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

The pecan pie of Texas and the luscious chocolate of Mexico make excellent partners in this rich dessert.

These rich and chocolaty treats are great for holiday gift-giving—if you can bring yourself to part with them.

From Ristorante Chianti, Geneva, Illinois.

This signature dessert from New Orleans is a classic Creole dish.

The streusel here is both a filling and a topping — for twice the crunch and flavor.

Coffee cakes rank among the most popular of comfort foods, welcomed at breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and as the name indicates, coffee breaks. A coffee cake batter is generally more liquid than a quick bread one and contains a bit more sugar, and as a result, the final product is lighter and moister. On the other hand, coffee cakes tend to be less sweet than butter cakes. There are many versions of kuchen, this streusel-topped sour cream type being a very popular one. It is commonly served at the meal following Yom Kippur, or Shavuot, and on Sabbath afternoons or the melaveh malcha ("accompanying the queen") party following the Sabbath. For the later occasion, spices are added to the batter and topping, reflecting those used during the havdallah ceremony signaling the end of the Sabbath.

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

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

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

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.