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Buttered rum pound cake: a tall, tender sour cream pound cake with vanilla and lemon notes, lightened by whipped egg whites folded in at the end. A Southern holiday classic for slicing and sharing.

Old-fashioned chocolate layer cake leavened with both yeast and baking powder, plus stiffly whipped egg whites folded in for an unusually tall, tender, almost spongy crumb. Made with unsweetened chocolate and cake flour.

Spatchcocked roast lemon chicken with white wine pan gravy, basted until deep golden brown. A classic whole chicken dinner with homemade gravy from the drippings.

A simple chocolate and nut pie made famous at the Kentucky Derby.

Granny's onion dill bread is a bread machine loaf enriched with cottage cheese, sour cream, fresh dill seed, and onion. Soft tangy crumb, perfect for sandwiches or alongside soup.

Deep-fried chicken wings tossed in a hot sauce butter glaze with liquid smoke, horseradish, and Worcestershire, then baked until the sauce caramelizes.

Chocolate Kahlua cheesecake layers a chocolate-wafer crust, a triple-chocolate filling spiked with coffee liqueur, and a glossy Kahlua ganache top. Made in a springform pan and chilled until knife-sharp.

Frozen broccoli baked with cream of mushroom soup, cheddar, mayo, and eggs under a crunchy buttered cornbread stuffing topping. The potluck side dish everyone fights over.

Earthworm Stroganoff with purged and baked earthworms, sauteed mushrooms, onions, and sour cream over rice. An adventurous entomophagy recipe using the classic Stroganoff method.

Roquefort mousse blends pungent French blue cheese with cream cheese and butter, then lightens it with whipped cream and beaten egg white into a chilled molded appetizer. Sharp, airy, and built for a wine and cracker board.

Pan-fried trout draped in a silky cream sauce with honey, lemon, and toasted almonds. A rustic European-style fish supper that feels indulgent but comes together quickly.

Flourless chocolate mocha cake made with bittersweet chocolate, ground espresso beans, and a water bath bake. Crowned with vanilla whipped cream, toasted pecans, and a zig-zag chocolate drizzle.

Rabbit braised in white wine with onion, carrot, celery, thyme, and marjoram, finished with sour cream. Cooked entirely in the microwave and served over buttered noodles.

Baked pumpkin custard with cinnamon-sugar topping, blended in minutes and baked in buttered pan. Sits between a side dish and dessert with a silky, pudding-like texture.

Grilled swordfish skewers loaded with cherry tomatoes, asparagus tips, and roasted shallots, then basted in fresh basil herb butter straight off the grill.

A stunning fresh strawberry pie with a buttery pecan shortbread crust, whipped cream cheese filling, and whole berries glazed in homemade strawberry sauce. Worth every minute.