1,260 acorn recipes

Chocolate thumbprint cookies rolled in powdered sugar with a rich chocolate ganache filling. Brown sugar shortbread base with chopped chocolate chips baked into the dough.

A surprisingly tasty sweet and spicy combination. The creamy texture of the bananas enhances the creaminess of the melted cheese and sets off the spicy flavors of the cilantro and jalapenos.

Pears Helene is a classic French dessert of poached pear halves served with hot chocolate sauce and optional vanilla ice cream and chopped almonds. Elegant, timeless, and surprisingly simple to make at home.

Old-fashioned Pennsylvania Dutch chow chow relish packed with green tomatoes, string beans, lima beans, corn, cauliflower, and peppers in a tangy mustard-vinegar brine. A Southern pantry staple for canning season.

Beer-battered fried oysters served in their shells over spinach chiffonade with mango remoulade. A tropical Cajun-Creole appetizer that turns heads at any cocktail party.

Dave's big-batch succotash with baby lima beans and corn in a creamy vegetable white sauce. Feeds a crowd and works for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday spread.

Low-fat spaghetti Napoli loaded with bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, and basil. A colorful vegetarian pasta dinner that's on the table in just 20 minutes.

New York cupboard soup made entirely from pantry staples: canned chicken, black beans, corn, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and orzo in chicken broth. A filling 25-minute soup from the shelf.

Polo havidge loobia is a Persian layered rice pilau with sweet carrots, kidney beans, cinnamon, and a crisp potato tahdig crust. Aromatic, vegetarian, and deeply comforting.

Vegetarian fried rice with carrots, corn, bell pepper, fresh ginger, and chili flakes. No eggs, no meat, just crispy wok-fried rice loaded with vegetables and soy sauce.

No-bake cocoa bourbon balls made with crushed vanilla wafers, pecans, powdered sugar, and a generous pour of bourbon. Roll in fruit sugar, chopped pecans, or cocoa powder. Ready in 15 minutes.

Hearty South American vegetable soup with tomatillos, black beans, chayote, pattypan squash, corn, and a smoky chipotle kick. A filling, plant-based bowl loaded with Latin spices.

Chewy toffee almond bars with an oat and brown sugar shortbread crust topped with a buttery caramel almond layer. A batch makes 48 bite-sized treats.

Warm Swiss cucumber soup thickened with arrowroot and soy milk, seasoned with fresh dill and parsley. A creamy, dairy-free vegetarian soup ready in 30 minutes.

Pumpkin cheese tart with a gingersnap-oat crust and a marbled cream cheese-pumpkin filling, finished with warm caramel sauce. A lighter take on pumpkin pie that actually holds its own on the holiday table.

Lemony chicken thighs marinate in fresh lemon juice for 12 hours, then sauté golden and bake in lemon-thyme broth. Make-ahead picnic and potluck classic, served chilled.