Cornmeal Hoecakes

Just like the state fair, minus the crowds.

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

The clams’ natural briny sweetness serves as a surprising foil for the tender fritter batter—just be sure to pull off the tough outer coating of the siphon.

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.

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

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.

Yes, it's a shortcut in a microwave. It's also a gooey, fudgy, wildly good chocolate cake.

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