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Turn store-bought ice cream sandwiches and chocolate-peppermint whipped cream into a towering, show-stopping dessert for your Labor Day cookout.

Spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, this cozy drink is a festive jumpstart to the quickly-approaching holiday season.

On a cold winter day, this hearty soup is practically a meal in itself.

A bright berry filling and a buttery flaky crust make this hand-held pie totally irresistible.

Make the most of ripe summer tomatoes by turning their juices into a dressing for this grilled bread and hanger steak salad.

This meltingly tender pork shoulder is the ultimate make-ahead summer dinner party main. A fresh chimichurri-style basil sauce balances the rich pork with bright zesty flavors.

This French-inspired decadent lobster features a buttery pink sauce and herbes à tortue (a combination of dried thyme, oregano, basil, and marjoram).

Plenty of bacon and a quick trip under the broiler adds salty, smoky crunch to this cheeky casserole version of the classic sandwich.

The secret to making perfect crisp-crusted pies at home is in your charcoal grill.

This simple, tomato-lovers' pizza is inspired by a classic pie served in Trenton, New Jersey.

Summer squash forms the base of this play on ratatouille, with pan-seared eggplant and cherry tomatoes rounding things out.

Add sweet-tart flavor and a hint of spice to a slushy margarita with frozen raspberries and grated fresh ginger.

Start cooking them right before dinner, and these boozy peaches will be ready just in time for dessert.

This naturally gluten-free cake is impressive enough for special occasions but secretly easy enough to make in less than an hour.

This refreshing fizzy drink has the flavor of chocolate milk—but without the dairy. Add a shot of chilled espresso or Kahlúa to give it some extra oomph.

Salty, smoky grilled halloumi is the star of this tasty, satisfying vegetarian option for the grill.

This simple pizza dough comes together quickly and is perfect for a thin crust pizza like "Trenton Tomato Pie" Pizza. The overnight rest is key for texture and flavor development.

This spin on the home cooking favorite is a nod to a classic Southern combination: iced tea and cornbread. Here, the tea makes a sweet and shiny glaze and the delicate sweetness of fresh corn kernels balances out the buttery bread. Muffins are perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts, but you could also make it in a cast-iron skillet and serve family style. Beware, your overnight guests may never leave.

An old classic that relies on a few new tricks to make the most ethereal coconut cream pie imaginable.

You'll add the bok choy to the noodles during the last minute of cooking, and punch up a quick broth with ground pork, miso, and soaked dried mushrooms.