Although the name “financiers” may conjure images of fancy French pastries, these delicate beauties with a velvety crumb couldn’t be easier to make.

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We could blather on and on and on about this surprising (and stealthy healthy) riff on a Southern classic. But you best experience it for yourself.

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No-knead Italian bread that’s rustic, crusty, and easy as heck. Believe it.

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Baked pizza crust with all the makings of a proper breakfast on top. Seems like a pretty darn good reason to get out of bed to us.

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This Passover classic is so memorable you may just find yourself making it all year round. Talk about a godsend.

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The perfect solution when you need to satisfy your Rice Krispies treats craving but don’t want an entire pan sitting around to tempt you.

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The perfect answer for anyone who may feel a touch sheepish about indulging in pumpkin pie for breakfast.

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Three minutes. That’s how long it takes to bake this upside down cake that makes just enough dessert to satisfy your craving. No more.

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Pain de mie is perfectly rectangular and, as such, perfect for toast and sandwiches. It’s traditionally made in a Pullman pan but we show you how to use any old loaf pan.

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Yes, you can make microwave popcorn on your own with just a brown paper bag. No artificial colors. No fake butter. No nasty preservatives. Bring on your next Netflix binge!

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This easy homemade farmer cheese is rich, creamy, and lovely, sorta like a poor man’s (or shall we say, lazy man’s) homemade ricotta.

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This carrot cake pancakes recipe is made with cinnamon, pecans, and mascarpone frosting. Easy and healthy. (Well, sorta healthy.)

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“Silky.” “Creamy.” “Tangy.” “Sweet.” That’s what folks are saying about this pie that tastes like poor man’s cheesecake.

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Skillet cake is moist and tender and sweet (not too sweet, though) and sorta like upside-down cake except it’s right-side up.

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