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Big pieces of croissant get baked in a savory custard alongside ham and plenty of cheese for the ultimate breakfast casserole.

Silky filling, flaky crust, a whisper of spice: This is pumpkin pie done right.

This seasonal take on a Puerto Rican favorite adds pumpkin purée and a touch of warm spice for an autumnal flair.

This boozy pie tastes like a Hallmark Christmas movie—you know, in the best way.

Just a sprinkle of this hot, warm, and sweet spice blend will enhance any dish—especially when you take a few minutes to make it yourself. 

Inside two layers of buttery, crumbly walnut crust hides a tart cranberry filling.

Pumpkin Spice Bread gets all grown up thanks to the addition of fresh ginger in this super-moist no-fuss bread with a crunchy pumpkin seed topping.

These fall spice recipes are like a greatest hits album featuring cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and more.

When fall chill sets in, you'll want to know how to make a warming morning brew at home (that doesn't involve pumpkin).

Did we mention this honey cake recipe also happens to be gluten-free? (There is also a cream cheese frosting.)

This reader requested recipe is from the April 2003 issue (pictured above).

This unconventional popovers recipe stars nutmeg and black pepper, making it the perfect savory dinner roll (or salty snack).

Adding cream of tartar to the caramel prevents the sugar from crystallizing. Drizzle the sauce over the cake; save the rest for passing alongside.

"I was making breakfast at home one morning, and my son suggested using croissants for the French toast instead of bread," says owner Michael Stein. The swap was such a hit with his family that the dish soon made the restaurant menu. Stein is thrilled that the dish caught the eye of our young reader: "Sometimes you just have to let the kids have their way."