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From The Wednesday Chef on FOOD52Super moist with full-flavored hits from almond, lemon & loads of apples.

Adapted from The Gourmet Cookie Book: The Single Best Recipe from Each Year 1941-2009

Recipe from Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in Five Minutes a Day

Inspired by Ina Garten's recipe found in Barefoot Contessa: Make It AheadUpgraded all-time favorite with saltiness & sweetness; chewiness & crunchiness.

Based on a recipe at Williams-Sonoma KitchenWith a spoonful of spiced apple filling and a dollop of maple whipped cream, these are a crowd-pleasing special treat.

Based on a recipe by Ina Garten in Barefoot Contessa: Back to BasicsIna's Company Pot Roast recipe transforms an inexpensive beef chuck roast, some red wine, a little brandy, carrots, onions, celery, leeks, and tomatoes into a meal you'll want to serve.

Adapted from Cooking LightEnjoy your pizza and salad all at the same time with these delicious breakfast treats.

Based on a recipe by Maria StelmachHearty dish loaded with flavorful eggplant, zucchini, portobello mushrooms & spinach.

Adapted from Eating WellFragrant cinnamon bun-like topping makes this homemade apple pie even more special!

Adapted from Dorie Greenspan in Baking: From My Home to YoursDelicious not-too-sweet coffee-flavored treats, generously laced with bits of chocolate.

Pieces of pork tenderloin are pounded thin then pan-fried to perfect crispiness.

Make these awesome muffins your way - regular or gluten-free.

Serve with some crusty bread and a green salad for a hearty meal.

Adapted from Cooking LightRefreshing summer salad on a bed of basil leaves and baby arugula.

Recipe from America's Test Kitchen The Best Mediterranean Summer Recipes Lovely light dessert; perfect for warm-weather gatherings.

Adapted from Chef Todd Williams' cookbook, SOULOne-pot wonder that rivals the most authentic baked beans.

Based on a recipe from America's Test Kitchen's BURGERSScrumptious herb-infused charred pork is well complemented by sauteed broccoli rabe.