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Peach pie with almond crumble topping layers fresh blanched-peeled peaches with almond extract under a buttery sliced-almond streusel. Two-temperature bake locks in juice and crisps the crumble.

Acorn squash stuffed with brown rice cooked in chicken broth, unsweetened applesauce, toasted pecans, celery, and ground ginger. A hearty fall side dish or light main.

Classic pecan pie loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, baked low and slow until golden and set. Garnished with chocolate-dipped pecans and whipped cream.

Old-fashioned oatmeal cake with broiled Lazy Daisy frosting of brown sugar, butter, evaporated milk, and chopped nuts. Vintage American sheet cake with a caramelized topping.

Ischler cookies are an Austrian classic from Bad Ischl: ground-almond shortbread rounds sandwiched with raspberry jam and crowned with espresso-spiked chocolate icing. Spa-town pastry royalty.

Classic French tarte Tatin with 5 pounds of Golden Delicious apples baked in caramel and topped with flaky puff pastry. A showstopping upside-down dessert worth the effort.

Rye beer bread with dark beer, molasses, and crushed caraway seeds. A yeast-risen round loaf with a chewy, crackling crust from steam baking.

This recipe was created when I made a mistake in making it. It was originally suppose to a brownie type dessert, but I used a jelly roll pan and didn't use enough butter. The end result became a hit and is alway requested and raved about.

Two-day sourdough potato rye bread with molasses, cornmeal, mace, and poppy seeds. A dense, earthy loaf with an overnight starter and old-world European baking technique.

Orange cheesecake with a fresh cranberry-orange topping, orange zest graham cracker crust, and a splash of Grand Marnier. Bright, citrusy, and perfect for the holidays.

Honey baked squash: acorn squash rings roasted tender and topped with a honey-pecan oat crunch. Sweet, nutty, and the make-ahead crunch keeps for months.

Showstopper pecan pie with homemade toffee crunch, caramel sauce drizzle, and pastry-leaf crust decoration. A Thanksgiving centerpiece that earns every compliment.

Espresso cheesecake with a toasted hazelnut-cocoa crust, baked in a water bath for a silky, crack-free finish. Reduced espresso and Kahlua deliver bold coffee flavor in every bite.

Southern sweet potato pie with mashed sweet potatoes, warm spices, and a brightening splash of fresh lemon or orange juice. Pecan halves on top add Southern charm. The two-stage bake delivers a custard that sets without cracking.

A showstopper Boston cream pie with four layers of airy genoise, white chocolate pastry cream between each layer, a glossy dark chocolate ganache coating, and fresh raspberries on top. Patisserie-level dessert.

Sweet potato pie with a toasted coconut crust, creamy vanilla cream cheese filling, and a crunchy pecan-brown sugar-cinnamon topping. Three layers of holiday-worthy indulgence.