Recipe Roundup: October 21, 2011

The blogosphere’s sprawling universe of recipes is inspiring, diverse, and—let’s face it—a bit daunting. Our recipe roundup does all the heavy sifting to single out recent, mouthwatering recipes from our favorite blogs. All you have to do is click and cook! Fines Herbes Omelet [NYT] Think you know how to make an omelet? Unless you’re Jacques Pépin, there's always room for improvement. Carrot and Lentil Soup [Leite's Culinaria] Red lentils add body and depth to this vibrant-hued Aryuvedic soup. Spice-Roasted Cornish Hens with Cucumber–Yogurt Sauce [Bon Appétit] Crisp, aromatic Cornish hens are impressive enough for company and fast enough for a weeknight. Kimchi Fried Rice [Serious Eats] Salty, tangy kimchi takes fried rice in a whole new direction. Cranberry Crème Fraîche Bundt Cake [The Kitchn] This stunning coffee cake is swirled with cranberries and topped with a bright pink cranberry glaze. Bonus recipe: homemade crème fraîche, which couldn’t be easier to make. Chocolate Tart [David Lebovitz] The rich, dense chocolate tart of your dreams.