Fig & Pistachio Galette

When fresh figs are in season—perfectly ripe, plump with sweet nectar, and intoxicatingly perfumed—the best way to treat them is the simplest. This galette is nothing more than figs, pistachios, a buttery crust, and a sprinkling of vanilla sugar; simple, but it’ll leave you reeling.

Acorn Squash & Grilled Halloumi Salad

Soft and sweet roasted acorn squash is the perfect contrast to crunch, bitter radicchio. Studded with grilled slabs of halloumi cheese and bejeweled with pomegranate seeds, it’s perfect balance on a plate. Better yet, you can easily up the quantities of everything for a light side at the holidays that’s still seasonably filling.

Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake

During the holidays we have a hard time deciding between pecan pie, pumpkin pie, and cheesecake for dessert. Well, problem solved! This super rich and luxurious pumpkin cheesecake is topped with a dark and decadent pecan pie-like topping that brings these epitomes of holiday desserts together.