Apple-Almond Turnover

Native American people made these with cornmeal dumplings, simmering them with wild grapes, which were harvested at their peak sweetness.

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.

These cookies are gently sweetened and perfect with a cup of tea.

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

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

Semolina flour and turmeric give this simple cake a sunny hue and nutty flavor.

Kubez bread, a.k.a. kimaaj, is an Arabic flatbread or pita bread. It’s a staple in the Middle East used as an accompaniment for various dishes or as a wrap.

This cookie is an unintended “celebrity.” It’s one of very few cookies that customers ask for specifically upon arrival at Mokonuts.