10,000 slice recipes

Frozen pumpkin ice cream pie in a gingersnap crust with cinnamon-spiked vanilla ice cream and pumpkin whipped cream, finished with warm caramel pecan sauce poured over each slice.

Leg roast of venison larded with salt pork, onion, and apple slices, seasoned with allspice and rosemary, then slow-roasted on a rack. A classic hunter's approach to game meat.

Fruit-filled yeast bread wrapped around a dense, spiced filling of dried pears, prunes, raisins and walnuts spiked with kirsch. The fruit is enclosed in a soft enriched dough and baked golden. A festive, slice-and-serve loaf.

Mealie bread: a South African steamed corn bread made with fresh corn, cooked in a covered basin set in boiling water until dense and moist. Sliced and spread with butter, served hot or cold.

Mom's secret sweet potato pie with boiled sweet potatoes, nutmeg spice, corn syrup, and a custard filling that sets perfectly for clean slices every time.

Herb-crusted beef brisket rubbed with rosemary and thyme, braised with onion, carrots, and celery until fork-tender, then sliced thin and layered in barbecue sauce. Feeds 12 hungry folks.

Chicken breasts gently poached in parchment with fresh cilantro, sliced thin and served alongside steamed baby carrots with a sizzling lemon-olive oil drizzle. An elegant dinner for two.

Old-fashioned apple ring fritters: peeled apple slices dipped in a quick milk-and-egg batter, pan-fried in shortening until golden, and dusted with cinnamon sugar. A 30-minute dessert from grandma's kitchen.

Irish cream bread machine bread is a hearty, low-fat oat loaf sweetened with honey and a splash of Irish cream liqueur. Dump-and-press recipe that bakes into a tight, tender crumb. Toast slices for breakfast with butter and jam.

Granny Smith apple pie packs tart sliced apples between flaky shortening crusts with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and lemon zest, finished with a honey-spiced whipped cream on the side.

Seared beef tenderloin sliced thin and rolled around blanched asparagus spears with horseradish chive mayonnaise. An elegant cold appetizer or light main course.

Halloween spider cake filled with green Jello that oozes when sliced, frosted black with licorice legs and gumdrop eyes. Gross, fun, and unforgettable.

Bread machine whole wheat bread studded with crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts. A savory, nutty loaf with bold flavor in every slice.

Old-fashioned icebox cookies with dark brown sugar, butter, walnuts, and vanilla. Slice-and-bake in just 4 minutes for crispy, caramelized edges.

Layered rice casserole with onion, cheese, sliced tomatoes or summer squash, and sour cream baked until bubbly. Simple, low-fat, vegetarian, and flexible.

Orange marmalade nut bread with chopped pecans or walnuts and fresh orange zest. A citrusy quick bread served sliced with softened cream cheese.