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At one time, musicians who entertained in Catalan countryside were paid with dried fruit and nuts. This came to be known as the "musician's dessert," which is still served to this day. Many places have updated the custom by turning the "pay" into a tart. Here's a rendition, with a rich caramel topping and sweet crust.

(Gâteau de Semoule d’Isabelle) A favorite on the Dugord farm in Normandy, this cake (which is really more of a pudding) wins with everyone. According to Isabelle Dugord, who convinced her grandmother to share the recipe, her family ate this all the time when she was growing up, and it's still her preferred sweet. Isabelle works part-time at a day-care center and always has the children make this at least once while they’re with her. "It's easy to make, healthy, and they all, down to the last child, just love it," she said. It can be served hot, lukewarm, or chilled, and is best the day it is made. Raisins are traditional, though dates or figs are luscious, too.

Warming harissa and cinnamon, briny olives, and sweet dried fruit make up the flavorful base for this weeknight-friendly take on tagine.

Not your grandma’s bran muffins, these fiber-rich baked goods are loaded with dates, almonds, and slivers of dark chocolate.

Roasty, bright, sweet, and pickly, this sheet pan salad—a vegetarian main OR ample side dish—checks all the flavor boxes.

Skip the fuss of individual servings; this sheet cake sticky toffee pudding is cozier, easier, and, dare we say, far more festive.

Rich, tangy, bright, and crunchy from olive oil roasted hazelnuts, this stovetop green bean salad is an arresting holiday side.

Pecan pie gets a modern makeover with chopped dates, bourbon, and plenty of salt.

This quick one-pan recipe combines sweet dates, savory shallots, and caramelized lemon with crispy-skinned chicken for an impressive yet easy weeknight dinner.

Tagine-inspired flavors, saucy lamb, and crunchy raw carrot salad—what’s not to love?

Sweetened with dates and boosted with coffee, this fruity smoothie gets its creamy texture from a simple trick: puréeing the dates before adding the frozen fruit.

This hearty crowd-pleasing roast is a mash-up of two beloved culinary staples: tender Jewish brisket and sweet-savory Korean braised short ribs known as kalbi jjim.

Crispy salmon skin, crunchy fennel salad, and creamy tahini yogurt make this a texture-seeker’s dream dinner.

Salty, crunchy, sweet, and meaty, this warm mix is a combination of party appetizer heavy hitters.

Sweet dates and nutty coconut make this sunny fried rice right at home at your brunch table.