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Three-layer old-fashioned chocolate cake with cocoa frosting and chocolate chips baked into every layer. No eggs, no butter in the cake, just deep cocoa flavor and a tender crumb.

Moist, light and delicious plum bread is good for breakfast, or can be a light and refreshing dessert after the main course.

Breaded round steak browned in bacon drippings, then baked low and slow with Parmesan, oregano, and whole onions. A hearty country-style cube steak dinner that turns a tough cut tender in about an hour.

Traditional fruitcake studded with dates, figs, candied citron, pecans, and brandy-soaked fruits becomes a family heirloom recipe worth making.

Breakfast spiced pork casserole layers ground pork seasoned with fennel and garlic over cubed bread in a lightened egg-substitute custard. Assemble the night before, bake in the morning.

White sauce lasagna layered with chicken, ham, asparagus, mushrooms, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A make-ahead twist on classic lasagna that skips the red sauce entirely.

Gluten-free herb cheese bread made with rice flour, xanthan gum, sharp cheddar, rosemary, and thyme. A yeast-risen loaf with real structure and flavor.

Baked mac and cheese the custard way: elbow macaroni folded into an egg-rich blend of evaporated milk, half-and-half, and sour cream with four cheeses, then baked until the top browns. No roux, all creamy.

Fluffy and buttery shortcake is filled with spiced and citrus plums in between.

Low-fat oatmeal muffins packed with warm spices, dried cranberries, and pecans. Made with maple syrup, orange juice, and egg whites for 12 healthy muffins.

Rum and raisin bread made in a bread machine with pecans, rum flavoring, and a vinegar-buttermilk substitute. A fragrant, studded loaf with minimal hands-on time.

Showstopping Camembert pie with Old Bay shrimp, asparagus, artichoke hearts, and tomatoes layered under a golden homemade brioche crust. A savory French-inspired masterpiece for entertaining.

Moist banana cake with pecans topped with two luscious layers: sticky caramel glaze and maple cream cheese frosting. This show-stopping dessert is pure indulgence.

Cajun shepherd's pie layers spiced beef-pork meatloaf, julienned sautéed vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes, then broils until golden. Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana spin on the British classic, loaded with cayenne and bell pepper.

Cookie dough brownies layered three ways: a fudgy cocoa brownie base, a thick egg-free cookie dough filling, and a glossy chocolate glaze finished with chopped walnuts. Bakery-style bars done at home.

Black bottom pie with a spicy gingersnap crust, dark chocolate custard base, rum and sherry chiffon middle, and whipped cream crown. A vintage American showstopper.