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Old-fashioned strawberry cake made from scratch with fresh crushed berries folded into the batter and a warm cooked strawberry sauce spooned over every slice. No box mix, no gelatin, just real strawberries.

Some best cookies I have ever had, and they were so buttery and orange-y. No wonder it's named Florida cookies :)

Halloween witches' broom sticks shape biscuit dough into twisted handles topped with fringed twig bundles, brushed with butter and Parmesan. A savory shaped snack kids can help craft for Halloween parties.

A one-of-a-kind bundt cake with cooked wild rice and toasted nuts folded into a brown sugar-buttermilk batter with maple and nutmeg. Served with maple whipped cream.

Overnight yeasted pancakes with pure maple syrup and chopped walnuts. The fermented batter gives these a tangy, sourdough-like depth that regular pancakes can only dream about. Worth the wait.

Fudgy chocolate sheet cake with a hint of cinnamon, topped with a buttery cocoa-pecan frosting made with sweetened condensed milk. Ready in 45 minutes flat.

Blackberry cream nut tart with a flaky shortening crust, white chocolate cream cheese filling, boysenberry-glazed blackberries, and a walnut lattice topping.

Eggs Benedict with a cholesterol-free hollandaise made from egg substitute and evaporated milk, served on toasted waffles instead of English muffins. A lighter brunch twist on the classic.

Creamy pumpkin cheesecake with warm cinnamon and nutmeg nestled in a spiced graham cracker crust. An easier alternative to pumpkin pie for your holiday dessert table.

TODAY'S FRENCH SILK PIE - Through the years, one major change has been made to this famous recipe: the pie now has a COOKED filling to guard against possible food poisoning associated with raw eggs. Yet, the silky richness of the original recipe still remains.

Hearty buttermilk rye bread for the bread machine with caraway seeds, brown sugar, and vital wheat gluten. Dump it all in, press start, and enjoy a fresh-baked loaf.

A golden, gooey pie with oats and black walnuts in a filling of dark corn syrup, brown sugar, and evaporated milk. Think pecan pie with a heartier, nuttier twist baked in a flaky crust.

Applesauce cinnamon bread for the bread machine, with buttermilk for tang and a full tablespoon of cinnamon for serious spice. An eight-ingredient yeast loaf that loads and starts in under 5 minutes.

Scalloped red potatoes baked in garlic-infused cream reduced with butter and Parmesan. A rich, golden gratin with a beautifully concentrated sauce.

Pan-fried sweetbreads and button mushrooms baked under a golden yogurt, egg, and cheese gratin. A refined dinner for two that's ready in an hour.

Microwave macadamia orange fudge with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and Grand Marnier. Rich, buttery fudge studded with crunchy macadamia nuts, ready with no candy thermometer.