Geoffrey Zakarian uses Dijon mustard, white wine and herbs to flavor his baked salmon, which he serves with a crisp salad of cucumber, apple and dates tossed in a mustard vinaigrette.
Alex's pancakes are special enough for a festive holiday breakfast but easy enough to make every weekend. She upgrades basic pancakes with freshly ground pecan flour and a quick cranberry-orange jam laced with toasted pecans.