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Sandwiches glace: vintage party canape with rye bread, smoked ham, sour cream cheddar spread, and a gelatin-mayonnaise glaze. A mid-century tea-party classic.

Chocolate cinnamon angel food cake made with cocoa powder, cinnamon, and whipped egg whites. A fat-free, light-as-air cake with warm Mexican chocolate flavor.

Chocolate raspberry cream torte: a light chocolate wacky cake layered four high with raspberry jam and pink raspberry cream filling. An impressive-looking dessert made with pantry staples and no eggs.

Egg-free and dairy-free oat cookies made with garbanzo flour, brown rice flour, and honey. A wholesome, allergen-friendly cookie with a nutty, hearty chew.

Low calorie chocolate layer pie with a press-in flour crust, sweetened cream cheese middle, sugar-free chocolate pudding, and light whipped topping. Three layers, lighter guilt.

Light, fluffy coconut cupcakes made with coconut syrup, cake flour, and whipped egg whites folded into a scalded milk batter. Topped with guava frosting for a tropical Hawaiian-style treat.

Crispy griddle-fried patties made from bulgur wheat and chickpea flour with onion and garlic. A quick, egg-free grain patty that works as a burger substitute or hearty side.

Grandma's picnic chocolate cake baked in one 8x8 pan with buttermilk, cocoa powder, and cake flour. An old-fashioned single-layer snacking cake that travels well and stays moist for days.

Lightened strawberry shortcake with a buttermilk-canola oil biscuit layered with strained yogurt (skyr) and fresh strawberries instead of whipped cream. A modern healthier take on the classic.

Greek sesame turnovers filled with ground walnuts, almonds, and sesame seeds in an olive oil pastry. Finished with orange flower water and powdered sugar for a fragrant, flaky bite.

Homemade yeast bagels loaded with fresh jalapeño and hot sauce right in the dough, boiled and baked until golden with more jalapeño on top. Chewy, spicy, and nothing like what you'll find at the store.

Fancy spritz cookies are tender, buttery pressed cookies enriched with ground almonds and almond extract for a marzipan-like flavor. Shape them with a cookie press into pretty holiday wreaths and stars.

Felvideki finom nulleves, a hearty Hungarian hare soup from the Upper Highlands with root vegetables, lard-browned liver roux, and rice. Old-country game cookery from the Felvidek region.

Chilled Scandinavian raspberry soup, a silky cold fruit soup brightened with orange and lemon and a splash of white wine. Served cold over fresh orange sections with a swirl of sour cream and mint.

Jellyroll layer cake with spiced sponge strips rolled into a spiral and frosted with English toffee icing. Looks like a regular cake but slices reveal vertical swirl layers.

Moist applesauce bread with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a cup of chopped nuts. A simple quick bread loaf that uses pantry staples and bakes in under an hour.