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Chocolate cream cheese cupcakes, the classic black bottom cupcake: a moist eggless chocolate base topped with a chocolate-chip cheesecake filling that bakes right in. No frosting needed.

British-style lemon drizzle cake with a crunchy sugar and fresh lemon juice topping. A simple one-bowl sponge baked in a round tin with bright citrus flavor.

Hearty blueberry oat muffins with brown sugar and a homemade buttermilk base. Tender inside with a springy golden top. Makes a dozen in under 45 minutes.

Moist mint brownies: dense fudgy chocolate brownies made with mint-flavored chocolate chips and topped with crumbled chocolate cookies. Sixteen squares of mint-chocolate cookie heaven.

Easy and very tasty. I proofed the yeast before adding it to the salt and flour. I also sprinkled the top with salt after the olive oil.

Low-fat berry muffins studded with fresh raspberries and warm cinnamon, finished with a tart lemon glaze. A lighter breakfast bake with crisp tops and tender, fruit-flecked crumb.

Warm flour tortillas baked with fresh strawberries, bananas, and cinnamon brown sugar butter, then topped with vanilla sour cream whip. A fun 30-minute dessert the whole family will love.

Cherry cheesecake pie with tart red cherries baked under a creamy vanilla cream cheese topping in a pie shell. Almond extract adds a subtle, fragrant finish. Two desserts in one.

Homemade chili dogs topped with beefy chili made from ground beef, kidney beans, tomato sauce, and chili powder. A diner-style classic for game day or weeknight dinner.

A definite summer salad. The honey glazed pecans, goat cheese and balsamic dressing really bring layers of flavors, and all the ingredients are a delicious combination. The dressing and honey pecans both can be made a day ahead.

Buttermilk snack cake with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips folded into the batter, topped with a brown sugar walnut crumble. A one-pan crowd-pleaser.

Fruity yogurt cheesecake strains vanilla yogurt into thick "cheese" for a no-bake filling. Graham cracker crust topped with peaches, apricot glaze, and fresh raspberries.

Classic baba ghanoush with fire-charred eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, topped with parsley and olive oil. The traditional Middle Eastern smoky eggplant dip done right.

Zucchini mock apple pie with sweet raisins folded through and a buttery crumb topping. Lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg fool the taste buds into reading squash as apple, with chewy raisins adding depth.

Coconut cheesecake builds a creamy, coconut-scented filling on a cottage cheese base, bakes it gently in a water bath, then crowns it with a sour cream and coconut topping. A lighter, tropical twist on classic cheesecake.

Strawberry upside-down cake with marshmallows, frozen berries, and strawberry gelatin baked into the batter. This easy sheet cake flips to reveal a jammy strawberry top.