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Woodsy, earthy mushrooms are balanced with creamy polenta and an unctuous, soft-cooked egg, which blankets the dish. It’s comfort food made elegant. Continue...

Root beer and chocolate combined make for one richly delicious Bundt cake. The creamy frosting is root beer–flavored as well. Continue...

Melting semisweet chips pair deliciously with spicy crystallized ginger in these muffins that make great use of the candied root. Continue...

Black beans in a chocolate cake recipe? Don’t be so quick to sneer. The flavor of the beans is undetectable; they mainly contribute to the fudgy consistency of this flourless dessert, an adaptation of a brownie recipe from 101 Cookbooks. Continue...

Puréed as part of a creamy mousse, ham gives these deviled eggs a distinctive, savory character and a beautiful pink hue.

The batter for this winter warmer can be ladled from a punch bowl into glasses.

Ham and eggs are natural partners. In these pillowy soufflés, both ingredients are enhanced with dried mustard and sharp cheddar.

Go for broke with grilled ham and cheese by topping the sandwich with creamy Mornay sauce and a perfectly fried egg. Continue...

This panko-crusted riff on that game-day favorite, mozzarella sticks, is sure to be a winner. Continue...