Food Processor

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

The bûche de Noël, or Christmas log, was created in the late nineteenth century by Parisian pastry chefs, who were inspired by the real logs that burned on hearths throughout the night on Christmas Eve. Our version can be decorated with Candied Cranberries or fresh currants.

This recipe can be used for Praline Pecan Tarts Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Maple syrup isn't exclusive to New England; Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin produce it, too. And walnuts — a perfect partner for maple syrup — are harvested throughout Missouri. The sweet syrup and crunchy nuts team up here in an old-fashioned pound cake.

We recommend french fries and a watercress and pickled beet salad as accompaniments; try chocolate cupcakes for dessert.

Also nice over vanilla frozen yogurt.

You can make this tender corn bread a day ahead.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

(Sliced Potato Cake)

Replacing the cinnamon with cardamom in this easy applesauce is a great way to appreciate the taste of the bracing spice.