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Buttermilk, baking soda, and seltzer unite to create these extra-fluffy pancakes. Their large size is classic for diners, but you can make them easier to flip by using smaller scoops, if you like.

Baking a wedding cake is not as crazy—or difficult—as it sounds! This stunning and delicious cake is designed to be as streamlined as possible. The moist buttermilk cake requires no trimming, the cream cheese frosting is much more simple (and just as stable) as wedding cake's typical buttercream, and edible flowers and pretty raspberries make decorating a breeze.

This wonderfully moist cake comes together quickly in the food processor, with some apricots puréed and some folded into the batter, infusing their summery flavor throughout.

You don’t need a mixer for this cake, and when you slice into it, you’ll be greeted with a surprise: bold stripes of bright blueberry filling.

This easy-to-make, portable cake with chocolate-caramel frosting is sure to be your new go-to for special occasions and backyard barbecues.

If you love the citrusy bite of Campari, it’s time to meet your new summer drink.

Why buy this classic steak rub when you can make it yourself? Inspired by the flavors of pastrami, this rub is good on more than just steaks—try rubbing it on chicken, salmon, or even broccoli before grilling or pan-roasting.

A little orange juice (and zest) wakes up the icing of this crowd-pleasing cake with sweet citrus flavor.

There's something inherently festive about these tiny pies, packed full of sunny pineapple and capped with airy meringue. And since they're portable, guests can nibble while conversing.

This salty-sweet “snack cake” is made with a simple honey–peanut butter base, plus all your favorite snacks.

These superfood-filled, protein-packed, chocolate-and-espresso–covered bites are perfect for a pre-workout boost or mid-day recharge.

Made with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and warm spices, this Moroccan sauce makes a great marinade or finishing sauce for meat and seafood.

A fragrant, herbaceous sauce acts as both a marinade and a dressing for this pretty, Moroccan-inspired salad.

These bibimbap-inspired grain bowls are brimming with bright vegetables and spicy marinated steak.

Just the right mix of crisp, creamy, and slightly sweet, this frozen treat is exactly what we want to snack on all summer long.

This cumin and paprika-spiced number gets added punch from a tangy green sauce and an avocado and cucumber salad.

We’ve given this comfort food classic a refreshing spin by serving it over snappy Little Gem lettuce.

Get all the sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors of a Mexican-inspired cookout in this blissful steak salad.

Here's a DIY version of the flavored, spreadable Gournay cheese originally from France.

Smoky mezcal, tart homemade grenadine, and a splash of sparkling wine give this twist on the tequila sunrise a modern upgrade.