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Raspberry souffle: a Chambord-spiked raspberry puree folded into stiff-peak egg whites, baked in a water bath until towering and puffed. Light, no-yolk, dramatic French dessert.

No-bake chocolate cake with melted chocolate, butter, crushed cookies, candied fruit, cherries, and almonds. Refrigerate overnight for a dense, fudgy slice.

Lazy salmon cakes turn canned salmon and leftover mashed potato into pan-fried patties with dill, lemon and onion. A pantry dinner that comes together in 30 minutes with whatever's already in the fridge.

Crepe batter is not ladled onto a griddle but into a crepe pan, a shallow, round frying pan specifically designed for making crepes. If you don't have a crepe pan you may employ a non-stick eight inch skillet.

European-style apple tart with a buttery crumb crust pressed into a flan pan. Grated apples layered with cinnamon and sugar, topped with a pastry apple design. Best served cold for clean slicing.

Moist autumn apple bread packed with grated fresh apples, lemon zest, and chopped nuts in a tender quick bread loaf. One bowl, one hour, and your kitchen smells like a fall orchard.

Traditional calf's feet jelly made from boiled calf's feet with cinnamon, lemon, white wine, and egg whites for clarification. A classic Victorian-era gelatin set in molds and served cold.

French cherry clafouti with brandy-macerated cherries baked in a puffy, golden custard scented with allspice and lemon zest. Rustic elegance that looks far harder than it is.

Light, citrusy orange muffins topped with mandarin segments shaped like little butterflies. A charming breakfast treat kids will love, ready in 40 minutes.

Thin, crispy oatmeal lace cookies with orange zest and shredded coconut. Made with lard for extra-crisp edges that spread paper-thin during baking.

Lemon cream cheese pressed cookies with butter, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice. Crisp, buttery spritz cookies with a tangy twist. Makes about 5 dozen.

Baked pecan French toast soaked overnight in orange juice and custard, then oven-baked with butter, orange zest, and pecans. An easy make-ahead brunch.

Fave dolci, Italian almond cookies shaped like fava beans with ground almonds, orange flower water, lemon zest, and cinnamon. A traditional Southern Italian sweet.

Little plum cakes packed with currants and raisins, lemon zest, and nutmeg in a rich butter batter. A traditional English drop cake baked at high heat for golden, fruit-studded bites.

Citrus pudding-cake that magically separates into two layers as it bakes: a light sponge cake on top and a silky lemon-orange custard pudding beneath. Baked in a water bath for gentle, even heat.

Bite-sized wheat germ gem cookies rolled in toasted wheat germ for a nutty, crunchy coating. Brightened with orange zest and vanilla, these little rounds are a wholesome cookie jar staple.