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This cheesecake-like dessert is based on the first-ever recorded pie recipe, written down by ancient Romans.

Fresh and candied ginger team up to make an uplifting, zesty treat that can be prepared in any season. This quick yet impressive dessert lends itself to endless reincarnations, using various dried fruits and citrus zests, or even cocoa for chocolate lovers—see the recipes that follow for ideas!

These fry-like chickpea fritters are best enjoyed hot, while their centers still have a custardy texture.

Thin, naturally grain-free chickpea flour pancakes take the place of tortillas in these warmly spiced lamb and eggplant “tacos.”

This recipe makes a lot of ragù, but it freezes well and is worth having around. If making the gnocchi feels like a project, serve over polenta instead.

These financiers are moist and nutty from the addition of brown butter and hazelnuts; in this recipe, resting the dough amplifies all of those flavors.

This ambitious Mallomars-inspired recipe is a project: Make the (wheat-free!) cookie base and top with marshmallow on day one; enrobe in chocolate on day two.

Spoon warm gravy, crumbled chorizo, and assorted toppings (avocado not optional) over a skillet of piping hot biscuits for a South–meets–Southwest dinner experience.

These pillowy steamed buns are delicious in all the same ways as Parker House rolls, with the sweet flavor of cornmeal.

Earthy, nutrient-rich whole grain flours add personality to this breakfast- or dessert-ready banana loaf.

A true Southerner wouldn’t dare add sugar to this cornbread recipe, but a Yankee might miss it. Do what you will; we don’t judge.

The oats, nuts, and fruit in this batter will start your day on the right nutritional foot—even with a generous glug of maple syrup poured over the top.

A quick spin in the food processor is all it takes to mix up these rustic whole-wheat crackers.

Takes the fear out of frying with a foolproof explanation and a universally loved snack as your reward.

Resting yeast-raised waffle batter overnight enhances their flavor and makes their texture wonderfully crisp and fluffy.

This moist pound cake is the most requested Swans Down recipe of all time. Whether it's your first time trying it or a perennial favorite, the fork-tender cake is unforgettable.

Homemade strawberry jam and almonds top off this easy gluten-free tart.