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Surprisingly buttery, these cookies benefit from aquafaba -- the liquid from canned garbanzo beans -- which has recently gained popularity as a replacement for eggs in a variety of recipes.

Smoky lapsang souchong mellows gorgeously during a long braise; here, we balance its slightly sweet flavor with lots of ginger and orange zest.

This dairy-free smoothie is fragrant with apple pie spices, and stays thick for awhile, thanks in part to hemp seeds and ripe bananas.

These are light and not too sweet, with just a hint of festive candied fruit.

This take on the Russian tea cookie or Mexican wedding cookie blends almond flour instead of chopped nuts into the crumb, and chai spices into the final confectioners' sugar coating.

Because black rice is high in fiber, this is a warm and comforting dish that may keep you feeling satisifed longer.

Here, a corn bread sweetness meets the tang of tomato jam.

This is the one cake to have on hand -- and present as a gift -- for the holidays, because its tender crumb, ribbon of cinnamon and sugary pecan topping have universal appeal.

Think of this as a kit: a spice blend, a sauce for coating the tortillas and a killer gravy you'll be glad to have on hand.

The combination of colorful ingredients in this festive finger food is as tasty as it is attractive.