Cabbage and Red Pepper Slaw with Sweet-Hot Almonds Recipe Ingredients6 tablespoons olive oil, divided1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 tablespoons honey, divided3 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 small head of Napa cabbage, quartered, cored, thinly sliced (about 8 cups)1 large red bell pepper, very thinly sliced2 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantroRecipe PreparationPreheat oven to 300°F.

Halloween Peanut Butter and Toffee Candy Bark Recipe Makes about 2 pounds or 30 two-inch pieces ServingsIngredients1 pound bittersweet chocolate chips3 2.1-ounce Butterfinger candy bars, cut into irregular 1-inch pieces3 1.4-ounce Skor or Heath toffee candy bars, cut into irregular 3/4-inch pieces8 0.

Chocolate Cake with Fleur de Sel Caramel Filling Recipe IngredientsCARAMEL FILLING2 tablespoons light corn syrup1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, diced1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juiceLarge pinch of fine fleur de sel* plus additional for assemblyGANACHE FILLING AND FROSTING1 1/2 pounds bittersweet chocolate, chopped3 cups heavy whipping creamCAKE1 3/4 cups all purpose flour3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee1 1/4 cups almonds, toasted, coarsely choppedRecipe PreparationCARAMEL FILLINGStir sugar, 1/4 cup water, and corn syrup in deep medium saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves.

Chocolate Cake with Caramel-Milk Chocolate Frosting Recipe IngredientsCakeNonstick vegetable oil spray2 cups sifted cake flour (sifted, then measured)1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process)1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 1/2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (2 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsFrosting24 ounces imported milk chocolate (such as Lindt), finely chopped3 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped2 1/4 cups whipping creamRecipe PreparationFor cakePreheat oven to 350°F.

Hound Dog Cocktail Recipe A little bit sweet, a tad spicy, with the round, caramel flavor of bourbon to ground it, this drink proves that cocktails can be seasonal, too.IngredientsPeach Purée1 large or 2 small ripe peaches (about 8 ounces)Ginger Syrup2 tablespoons finely grated peeled gingerAssembly2 ounces fresh lemon juiceMint sprigs and peach wedges (for serving)Recipe PreparationPeach PuréeUsing the tip of a paring knife, score an X in the bottom of peach.

Citrus-Peel Powder Recipe Add this to baked goods like biscuits or use it to rim a cocktail glass.Recipe PreparationPreheat oven to 150° or as low as it will go. Using a vegetable peeler, remove peel from fruit. Place peels in a large saucepan and pour in cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute.