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Rich double-chocolate cake or brownies from one batter: melted unsweetened chocolate plus a fold of chocolate chips, baked thick for brownies or thin for cake. Topped with chocolate glaze.

Chocolate chip cookies made with butter and shortening for soft centers and crisp golden edges. Loaded with semi-sweet chips and chopped nuts. Big-batch classic.

Light pumpkin pie with a fluffy chiffon-style filling on a graham cracker crust, sweetened with sugar substitute and lifted with whipped egg whites. The lower-sugar pumpkin pie for the holiday table.

Pretty darn easy and tasty. I had all ingredients on hand and didn't have to worry about a trip to the store. I didn't use any cayenne because we have small children, but it still came out great. The sauce was tasty over rice!

A delicious combination of leeks, mushrooms and potatoes topped with cheese and baked until crusty on top yet creamy underneath.

This made for a very tasty side to some salmon filets. I skipped the 2 hour soak time. Didn't need it, since my rice cooks in about 20 minutes anyway. I used shiitakes for the mushrooms.

Chewy chocolate oatmeal cookies loaded with cocoa and nuts. Soft centers that stay slightly moist, ready in 25 minutes from start to finish.

Hearty Dutch vegetable soup with tender curry-spiced meatballs made from bread-soaked ground beef or veal. Simmered in beef bouillon with carrots, celery, onion, and thyme. A one-pot meal.

Everyone loves tomatoes! These buns are delicious and healthy. Try my recipe.

Dairy-light waffles use Mocha Mix non-dairy creamer in place of milk for a richer, slightly sweeter waffle. Cream of wheat and a touch of gluten flour give crisp edges and a tender, custardy interior.

Cranberry, ginger white chocolate chips and marshmallows make these delicious mouth-watering popcorn balls that are perfect snacks for Christmas.

A delicious way to cook the beet greens into a delicious dish. You can use kale, collard or any similar leafy green to make this creamy and tasty gratin.

Chocolate vanilla chip muffins with melted dark chocolate folded into the batter and white vanilla chips studded throughout, plus chopped pecans for crunch. Bakery-style cocoa muffins ready in under an hour.

Bread machine whole wheat honey bread with bran and vital wheat gluten for a hearty, crusty loaf. Dump in the ingredients, press start, and walk away.

A baked fish with lemon sauce main dish. The velvety smooth lemon sauce is enriched with egg yolk which adds lovely mouthfeel and richness to the light and flaky sole.

Tender blueberry cream cheese muffins made in the food processor with cake flour, juicy berries, and a tang of lemon. Soft cake-like crumb, ready in 45 minutes.