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Maple nut rugelach roll cream cheese pastry around a maple-walnut-cinnamon filling for buttery, crescent-shaped Jewish cookies. Sweetened with pure maple syrup instead of jam.

Creamy cocoa cheesecake on a graham cracker crust with a tangy sour cream topping baked until just set. Rich chocolate flavor from pure cocoa powder, not melted chocolate.

Luxemburgerli sandwich cookies with toasted almond meringue shells and raspberry buttercream filling. Light, crisp, and gluten-free with Italian meringue technique.

Frosted orange cookies made with mandarin oranges baked into the dough, topped with an orange syrup glaze and fresh orange zest. Soft, fruity, and loaded with raisins and nuts.

Grilled shark kebabs marinated in rice wine, dry sherry, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Firm, meaty fish that holds its shape on the skewer and picks up smoky char from the coals.

Triple-layer cheesecake on a chocolate wafer crust with a chocolate-sour cream base, brown sugar-pecan middle, and almond-vanilla top, all finished with a glossy chocolate glaze.

Lemon custard pie with a press-in oil crust, topped with fresh sliced strawberries glazed in melted jam. A make-ahead dessert with a light, soufflé-like lemon filling.

Lemony anise hyssop tea bread is a fragrant herb-laced loaf with bright citrus zest, toasted walnuts, and a tender, buttery crumb. A garden-to-table baking project for herb growers.

Bacon-wrapped hot dogs stuffed with sharp cheddar and tangy pickle relish, broiled until crispy. The ultimate loaded frank for cookouts and game day parties.

Smoked pulled pork shoulder doused in a tangy apple cider vinegar marinade with chipotle peppers and garlic. Hickory smoke meets slow-burn chili heat, piled on soft rolls with slaw.

Velvety peach butter simmered with brandy, lemon, and fresh spearmint then canned for year-round spreading. A sophisticated twist on a Southern pantry classic that makes a stunning homemade gift.

Three pounds of shrimp broiled in garlic-lemon butter with a dusting of paprika. Serve with crusty French bread to soak up every drop of that buttery, garlicky pan sauce.

Butterflied leg of lamb marinated overnight in red wine, rosemary, coarse mustard, green peppercorns, and garlic, then grilled to a crusty, medium-rare finish. A showpiece for summer grilling.

No-bake chocolate Grand Marnier truffles made with ground chocolate wafers, almonds, and orange liqueur, rolled in powdered sugar. Elegant, boozy, and better after aging a week.

Instead of going through the hassle of baking a cake, try this simple and tasty snack that's easy to make and perfect for a quick dessert.

Mini yeast cakes soaked in rum syrup and topped with sweetened whipped cream and sliced almonds for an elegant French dessert.