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Popular on the West Coast, these thick, soft, nut and date cookies appear in many local cookbooks.

Yemenite haroset with dates, figs, raisins, walnuts, and almonds blended with sweet wine, cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon. A richly spiced Passover tradition from Yemen.

Delicious, moist yet light oatmeal bread is ideal for breakfast, or a yummy snack whenever you feel a bit hungry.

Christopsomo: a traditional Greek Christmas bread with semolina, citrus zest from oranges and tangerines, currants, golden raisins, and a warming blend of cinnamon, anise, coriander, and cloves.

Moist quick bread made with Amish Friendship starter, fresh apples, and nuts, spiced with cinnamon. Makes two loaves perfect for gifting or freezing.

A basic puff pancake (Dutch baby) baked in a hot skillet until it billows up dramatically with crisp, golden edges and a custardy center. A quick, showy brunch from a simple batter of eggs, milk, and flour.

Creamy asparagus potato soup pureed silky smooth with nutmeg, mace, and topped with freshly grated Parmesan. A warming, elegant bowl that's easy enough for a weeknight.

Canned apple pie filling made with tart sliced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a cornstarch sugar syrup. Water bath canning recipe yields 6 quarts, each jar fills a two-crust pie.

Harvest pumpkin torte layers a fluffy chocolate sponge with spiced pumpkin filling four times over, then finishes with a glossy chocolate glaze. Fall baking that looks like a bakery-case showpiece.

Apple snacking cake with tart chopped apples, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and nuts, using apple juice in the batter for extra apple flavor. No frosting, dusted with powdered sugar.

Slow cooker kumquat relish with dried apricots, golden raisins, ginger, and brown sugar. Set it and forget it for 8 hours. A tangy-sweet condiment for roast pork or chicken.

Southern Japanese fruitcake: a 4-layer cake alternating plain butter cake with spiced pecan-and-raisin layers, bound by a thick lemon-coconut filling. A vintage Christmas dessert from the American South with a name that has nothing to do with Japan.

Cream cheese and Parmesan stuffed mushrooms with a hint of nutmeg and Worcestershire, baked until golden. A crowd-pleasing appetizer with just 7 ingredients.

Crisp, nutty brown sugar cookies with warm allspice and cinnamon made easy using Bisquick baking mix. Ready in 30 minutes, these thin, crunchy drop cookies yield over three dozen from one simple batch.

Sweet potato casserole with double ginger, orange zest, and a crispy brown sugar walnut crust. Baked until puffed and golden for a holiday side that steals the show.

Creamy vegan sweet potato soup with soy milk, nutmeg, and cloves. Naturally dairy-free, just five ingredients, ready in 30 minutes. Serve hot or chilled.