The final Kitchen Collaborative recipe roundup of 2024 features eight dishes with a central—and seasonally appropriate—theme: decadence. Argentina’s choripán sandwich becomes even more indulgent through the addition of two Italian cheeses, stuffed bell peppers are transformed into a carrier for Buffalo chicken dip, and chocolate lava cake doubles its chocolate factor for extra extravagance. Many of these dishes are starters or shared sides, suggesting a trend toward rich, big flavors in small, bite-size portions.

It may be the season of overindulgence, but the ingredients and techniques behind these recipes are worthy of year-round menuing.