candied

Pecans — toasted or candied — introduce flavor and texture contrast: that little crunch can transform the dish entirely.

The Caesar salad, with candied anchovies, gem lettuce, and umeboshi dressing, is a playful twist, but the main course is where things get truly exciting.

Stewart goes on to provide tutorials on how to make those boxed lanterns — along with an array of Halloween-centric treats and decorations: candied apples, homemade costumes, pumpkin-shaped iced cookies and carved pumpkins.

The company also has seasonal offerings, including a cookie butter latte and a candied cherry energy drink.

I ordered my usual: fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, candied yams and a biscuit slathered in grape jelly butter.