Salted Buttered Pecans With Orange and Nutmeg

We don’t bake with grapes as often as we should. But even the most average supermarket varieties come alive when roasted with a bit of sugar and seasoning.

Layer homemade custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers under clouds of whipped cream for this iconic dessert.

Serve a thick slice for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Yeasted pancakes mixed with saffron and cardamom (called chebab) are typical of Gulf countries, but I must confess I much prefer these lacy thin crepes.

This cake was created from thrift and was supposedly named after its appearance, which reminded people of the muddy Mississippi River bottom.

Reminiscent of a classic diner dessert, this chocolate cream pie offers pure comfort in a cookie crust.

This side dish is flavorful enough to also serve as a main course.

Put these out at a gathering, and we guarantee you’ll be hearing rave reviews for a long time.