Jason La is a former staffer at the Los Angeles Times.
Buttermilk biscuits with burnt orange honey butter
Time1 hour 20 minutes
YieldsMakes about 1 dozen biscuits
Julienne's Double-Chocolate Espresso Walnut Cookies
Time1 hour 15 minutes
YieldsMakes about 2 dozen cookies
Milk's molasses cookies
Time1 hour
YieldsMakes 2 dozen cookies
Spinach soup with nutmeg and creme fraiche
Time30 minutes
YieldsServes 4
Dry-brined turkey with three seasoned salts
Time3 hours
YieldsServes 11 to 15
Apple and Calvados croustade
Time1 hour 5 minutes
YieldsServes 8
Shaker Lemon Pie
Time1 hour 35 minutes
YieldsServes 8 to 10
Smoked Gouda mac 'n' cheese
Time1 hour
YieldsServes 4 to 6
Suzanne Tracht's horseradish cream
Time8 minutes
YieldsMakes 2 cups
Madonna Inn's Carrot Cake
Time1 hour
YieldsServes 12 to 16.