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Corn chowder flambéed with Jack Daniels whiskey, simmered in cream and chicken broth with cubed potatoes. Smoky-sweet chowder with dramatic flair.

Chesapeake restaurant crab cakes: Maryland-style crab cakes bound with egg, mayo, dry mustard, and just a light breadcrumb coat. Almost all crab, pan-fried in butter until golden. The real deal.

Creamed chicken and potato in a simple white cheddar sauce made with butter, flour, and milk. A gentle, single-serving recipe ideal for baby food or toddlers.

Spaghetti in marinara layered with a creamy Velveeta and Parmesan cheese sauce, then baked until bubbly and golden. Think baked ziti meets mac and cheese in the best possible way.

Moist applesauce cake with molasses, cinnamon, and raisins baked in a square pan, then glazed with lemon icing while still warm: tender, spiced, and just sweet enough.

Bread machine pizza crust made with bread flour, butter, and dry milk powder. Use the dough cycle, shape, rise, and bake at high heat for a crispy base.

Baked turkey empanadas with a flaky cornmeal crust filled with cubed turkey, cheddar cheese, and green chilies. A great way to use leftover turkey.

Creamy potato spinach soup from the 1930s with evaporated milk and melted cheese. Depression-era comfort food ready in 30 minutes, serves four warmly.

Honey bacon bread made in a bread machine with whole wheat flour, honey, butter, and bacon bits. A savory-sweet loaf with smoky flavor in every slice.

New Orleans oyster loaf fills a hollowed, butter-toasted French bread with hot sauteed oysters, Tabasco, and optional cream. La Mediatrice is a classic Gulf Coast peacemaker sandwich.

Quick curried sweet potato soup with garlic, chicken broth, and skim evaporated milk. Low-fat, creamy, and warming in just 30 minutes. Garnish with steamed asparagus.

Fudgy brownie cake baked right in wide-mouth canning jars and sealed hot for gift-giving or storage. Cocoa, buttermilk, and walnuts make a rich, moist crumb that keeps beautifully in the sealed jar.

Sweet potatoes simmered in apple cider with brown sugar, butter and a cinnamon stick, then pureed and baked. A make-ahead Thanksgiving side without the marshmallows.

Papaya bread with mashed ripe papaya, walnuts, raisins, and warm spices like cinnamon, allspice, and ginger. A tropical quick bread that bakes into a moist, fragrant loaf or muffins.

Do something fun with dinner and try this delectable dish that will have your friends and family giving you two thumbs up!

Dark, moist bran muffins made with whole wheat flour, buttermilk, and molasses. High fiber, barely sweet, and mixed in minutes. Makes two dozen from one batch.