Nut Free

Dried fruit is the secret to moist low-fat baked goods. These cupcakes have such a rich, chocolaty flavor, you would never know there were dates in the batter if you hadn't baked them yourself.

You know what never, ever goes out of style? Chocolate mousse.

To develop deep, satisfying flavor in this home-style stew, brown the beef slowly and thoroughly, and cook the onions until very soft and jammy.

It's all about the paprika in this warming, saucy chicken dish.

This spicy and sweet powerhouse seasoning blend packs layers of flavor onto grilled flank steak.

You might think the braised pork belly is too sweet on its own. But paired with the sour kimchi and salty roe, it comes into eye-opening balance.

These doughnuts have a vibrant green matcha glaze.

Spoon this quick dessert sauce of fall-spiced grapes over pound cake or ice cream.

The goose is blanched briefly and then chilled for two days before roasting to ensure a crisp skin. Offer buttered peas and carrots with the goose, and pour a Pinot Noir. A pear tart would end the evening in style.

Making your own flavored vinegar and oil might seem like a crazy thing only chefs in the Hot 10 would do, but once you make them (which is easy), your salads will enjoy instant upgrades.

If you can't find Garrotxa cheese, use another salty, semifirm Spanish cheese, such as Manchego, instead (but be warned: Gato chef Bobby Flay may not approve).

Watching frozen bananas and peanut butter blend into ice cream seems like magic; pull out this trick at your next dinner party. Adding grape jelly makes it irresistible to kids and adults.

Want to make salted caramel ice cream without an ice cream maker and with only three ingredients? It doesn't get easier (or more delicious) than this.

Lobster rolls may get all the glory, but crab rolls are way easier to pull off at home—and, dare we say it, maybe even more delicious.