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Creative spins on comforting classics—from caramel apples with red wine in the glaze to a quesadilla filled with kimchi—will make you more excited for fall than you’ve been in years.

This Halloween, forget the jack-o-lantern and turn your pumpkin into one of these comforting fall dishes, from rolls to rice pudding.

Infusing pork butt with pink peppercorns and garlic enhances its superb flavor.

For those with a fear of frying, this oven method produces moist, flavorful meat and all of the requisite crunch—thanks to the crisp panko bread crumbs—with none of the usual mess. Watch Executive editor John “Doc” Willoughby demonstrate this easy recipe.

Meet the cobbler family: These desserts all rearrange fruit and dough in various and delightful ways.

Smoky pork burgers topped with melted Muenster and creamy avocado will broaden your horizons.

Summer’s bounty is even better when it’s combined in a fresh-tasting pasta.

The addition of the sweet vermouth here punctuates the natural sweetness of the canned tomatoes, making this quick sauce taste as if it’s been simmered for hours.

Delicate, sophisticated flavors come together almost effortlessly with the help of miso, a Japanese staple.

Sweet peppers and a pleasingly salty vinaigrette enhance the meaty fish.

Though not quite as tender, lamb shoulder chops have deeper flavor than rib chops and won’t break the bank.

A simple horseradish cream turns broiled steak into a classic.

This version may not be strictly traditional, but garlic, kielbasa, shrimp, clams, and saffron bring the flavors of paella together in a satisfying way.

More Ten-Minute Mains

Inspired by a salad of grilled octopus, celery, fresh chiles, and candied lemon peel that she enjoyed at The John Dory restaurant, in New York City, food editor Melissa Roberts set about making a more accessible version for the home cook.

Fresh mozzarella and basil added to croutons and ripe tomatoes combines two Italian classics into one terrific dish.

frozen peanut butter pie with candied bacon

Candied bacon might seem like the ultimate example of gilding the lily, but it adds a sweet, smoky edge to this already luscious pie. Elvis would be proud.