Che Fico, San Francisco, CA

Combining nduja, a spreadable spicy salami, with lobster is transformative, taking this basic pasta Pomodoro to the next level.

This deliciously wobbly pudding is made with chocolate, milk, cream, and eggs and spiked with olive oil and salt. To die for!

While these mixed citrus tarts bake, the semolina flour in the frangipane absorbs the juices and turns into a slightly puffed, airy layer surrounded by flaky pastry.

The dressing and assembled ingredients alone make this salad a star. But the extra effort of cooking the vegetables is worth it we promise!