This towering cake is a real old-fashioned treat, as delicious as it is charming. Sour cream and toasted walnuts give […]
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Maple Baked Beans
This maple-kissed version of baked beans makes an excellent accompaniment to our maple-glazed BBQ ribs. The best way to “bake” […]
Classic Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a quick and easy appetizer that anyone can make—it’s as simple as boiling water! Plus, these savory treats […]
Chocolate Chess Pie
Why “Chess” Pie? As one story goes, a Southern gentleman came home one evening and asked his wife, an accomplished […]
Pecan-Top Apple Pie
For an unforgettable experience, serve with Caramel Sauce (see below). This recipe is courtesy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac Everyday Baking. […]
Raspberry Walnut Rugelach
Sweet and flaky, rugelach (which translates to “little twists” or “rolled things”) are Jewish pastries that have become a popular […]
Oatmeal Pecan Lace Cookies
These are simple to make, but the method—e.g., baking times, using parchment paper, using very finely chopped pecans, and so […]
Really Old-Fashioned Gingerbread People
This recipe for “Really Old-Fashioned Gingerbread People” makes a large batch because, well, anything this good deserves to be made […]
Open-Face Pear-Fig Pie
No top crust, no crumb topping. You simply fold the edges of the pastry over the filling and bake as […]
Classic Succotash Recipe
Succotash is a truly vintage dish introduced to us by Native Americans. The traditional dish includes corn, lima beans or […]