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Leftover Cranberry Sauce Upside-Down Cake
A second life for an undersung Thanksgiving side

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Bourbon-Spiked Pecan Pie Two Ways
Because spirited holiday tables often demand spirited takes on the classics, here are two versions of bourbon pecan pie—one with dark chocolate and one that layers in silky pumpkin

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The Warmth of a Little Café Tucked Inside a Greenville, South Carolina, Bookstore
Camilla Kitchen—and these ginger molasses cookies—taste like home to me

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No Campfire? Here’s How to Make S’mores in a Skillet
The ultimate fall party dessert is inspired by summer sleepaway camps

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The Lasting Legacy of Old-Fashioned Persimmon Pudding
An autumnal classic from the recipe files of Mom

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Reba McEntire’s Pineapple Upside Down Cake
A cast-iron skillet serves as the vessel for a country music legend’s version of a classic Southern dessert

Anatomy of a Classic
Banana Pudding’s Heated Debate
Chef Rob McDaniel channels warm memories of the sweet Southern dessert

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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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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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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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Sweet Apple Fritters Are Easy Breakfast—or Anytime—Treats
Italian “Frittelle di Mele” make delicious use of farm-fresh ingredients

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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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Sam Davis’s Sweet Potato Pie
This easy dessert from the Garden & Gun Club is a merging of traditions

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Kentucky Bourbon Balls, Three Ways
Try a few variations on these bite-size, boozy Southern confections

Anatomy of a Classic
Kardea Brown’s Lowcountry Peanut Pie
The Food Network star brings the sweet in this peanut-charged pecan pie cousin

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Peanut Butter Tea Cakes
Soft brown-butter financiers, a French treat, get a Southern boost with peanuts

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Quatre-Quarts: a French Twist on Southern Pound Cake
Simple but ingénieux tips from the author the new cookbook Gâteau

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Red Truck Bakery’s Farmers’ Market Galette
Pick up whatever fruit is in season for this rustic, easy-to-make tart