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Lebanese Baklawa Be'Aj features phyllo squares shaped into lily petals around an egg-white walnut and almond filling, soaked in rose water and orange blossom syrup. A showstopper pastry for special occasions.

Orange creamsicle pie: a frozen graham-crust pie blending vanilla ice cream with thawed orange juice concentrate. The childhood ice cream truck favorite, sliceable on a plate.

Lo-fat holiday cheesecake made with nonfat cream cheese, lemon yogurt, and egg substitute on a graham crust, topped with cherry pie filling. Lighter classic for the dessert table.

Eggless bread pudding with crushed pineapple, raisins, and a rum-brown sugar glaze topped with sliced almonds. Lighter than traditional custard-based versions.

Frosted applesauce cookies with molasses, bran flakes, raisins, and a boiled caramel frosting. Soft, spiced drop cookies with warm allspice and clove flavors topped with buttery brown sugar icing.

A succulent dish that brings some variety to the dinner table and a savory flavor everyone will enjoy.

Southwest bread Gilroy: a rustic yeasted loaf packed with black beans, corn, cilantro, Anaheim chiles, and garlic. Hearty Southwest-style artisan bread that eats like a meal.

Chocolate lovers will adore this decadent cake made with almonds and served with vanilla ice cream.

Quick banana streusel coffeecake with almond extract, topped with a cinnamon-nutmeg crumble loaded with chopped almonds and raisins. Ready in 40 minutes.

No-fat no-cholesterol coffeecake with cherry pie filling and a crumb topping, made with egg substitute and yellow cake mix. A lighter breakfast cake ready in 1 hour using simple pantry ingredients.

Charcoal-grilled brook trout marinated in a spicy lemon-butter baste with Tabasco, ginger, sesame seeds, and parsley. Five minutes per side over hot coals for flaky, smoky fish.

Nova Scotia dressing made with mashed potatoes, breadcrumbs, onion, and poultry seasoning. The Maritime classic that pairs with roast chicken or turkey.

A sweet and scrumptious side dish made with sweet potatoes, coconut and pecans.

Layered oatmeal bars with a brown sugar oat crust, chopped peanuts, semisweet chocolate, and caramel ice cream topping drizzled through the middle. Chewy, crunchy, and irresistible.

Traditional Cherokee succotash with lima beans, fresh-cut corn, and smoky ham hocks simmered low and slow with bacon drippings. A hearty, soul-warming side dish.

No-bake peach ice cream cake layered with gingersnap crumbs, toasted almonds, crystallized ginger, peach frozen yogurt, vanilla ice cream, and caramel sauce. Frozen overnight and sliced like a loaf.