Desserts

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Prize-Winning Peanut Butter Fudge
A county fair champion from Appalachia shares one of her most popular recipes

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Lemony Strawberry Polenta Cake
Grits’ Italian cousin and seasonal bounty make a dish ripe for summertime

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Racetrack Pie
Kick off Derby weekend with a pistachio chess pie mingled with bitter chocolate

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Marigold Banana Pudding
The House of Marigold shares its own Derby-day delight

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Pineapple Butter Cake with Bourbon Ginger Mint Glaze
Fresh fruit and libations combine in a spin on a Kentucky favorite

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Cornbread Tres Leches Cake
Durham, North Carolina pitmaster Jake Wood shares the inspiration behind his new nineties-themed taqueria—plus a Southern spin on a classic Latin American dessert

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Miranda Lambert’s Whiskey Cupcakes
“The look of surprise when that whiskey taste hits folks’ tongues? It’s not what people expect. It’s even better,” writes the country artist in her new cookbook

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Miranda Lambert’s Lemon Meringue Pie
The Texas country icon shares a recipe inherited from her Nonny

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Cooking from the Bar Cart: Milk Punch Cake with Brandy Buttercream
A simple cake-mix cake gets a dose of New Orleans–inspired decadence

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Blondies with Pecan Praline Sauce
The classic treat gets a butterscotch makeover drizzled with Southern sweetness

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Chocolate Pecan Pie Shortbread Bars to Cure a Bad Day
A sweet Southern pick-me-up

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Toya Boudy’s Prize-Winning Beignets with Raspberry Coulis
Bring a bit of classic New Orleans sweetness to your kitchen

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Fluff Bake Bar’s Sunken Kisses
Houston “Sugar Fairy” Rebecca Masson shares a peanut buttery treat for Valentine’s Day

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Bourbon Banana Stack Cake
A Louisville chef unites her favorite Filipino and Kentucky flavors

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Pink Lemonade Tart for Two
A vibrant twist on a tangy classic from Savannah chef Annie Coleman

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Following the Sonker Trail
On the road in search of the classic North Carolina cousin to the cobbler (and a recipe, to boot)

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Love and Loathing in Fruitcake Land
Why the much-maligned dessert deserves a place on your holiday sweets spread—yes, really. No, really, I’m serious!

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Apple Pie Cookies from Bent Willow Baking Co.
The Franklin, North Carolina, bakery shares a charming fall dessert

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Pecan Hand Pies
A family recipe inspired chef Brandon Carter’s nutty and delicious dessert

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Eddie Hernandez’s Sweet Potato Cheesecake
The executive chef of Taqueria del Sol shares his perfect fall dessert