September 28, 2017, is the first-ever, official, National Bakery Day!

Baking is a diverse business, even if we traditionally think of sweets and pastries, the gamut of food we ‘bake’ is extensive, as is the history of baking. Did you know that chocolate chips were invented after the chocolate chip cookie? Or that German Chocolate Cake has nothing to do with Germany? The baking world is wild!

In celebration of this ‘sweet’ new holiday, and to pay homage to all bakers that came before us, The Food Channel offers our favorite bakery-inspired recipes to help you celebrate at home.

Savory Avocado Puffs

This savory appetizer is a luscious cheese pastry, filled with creamy avocado and a bite of Soppressata! Click here to get the Savory Avocado Puff recipe.

Fresh Berry Dutch Baby Pancake with Macadamia Nuts

This visually impressive dish is simple to make, and so tasty! We used blueberries and strawberries, but you can get creative with your filling and tailor it to your needs. Flavorful and beautiful, click here to get the Fresh Berry Dutch Baby Pancake recipe.

Norwegian Butter Cookies

These cookies are delicate melt-in-your-mouth treasures, sprinkled with powdered sugar, making them the only cookie you’ll need at your next party. Click here to get the Norwegian Butter Cookie recipe.

Beef and Guinness Stout Pie

This traditional Irish pub favorite features creamy rich Guinness Stout-braised beef with caramelized mushrooms and fresh thyme, baked, bubbly, with a golden flaky puff pastry crust. Click here to get the Beef and Guinness Stout Pie recipe.

Perfectly Easy Pecan Pie

Pecan pie is a staple dessert! Deliciously decadent, this recipe keeps it simple. Click here to get the Perfectly Easy Pecan Pie recipe.

Homemade Preztel Buns

Soft, chewy and deep golden brown, there are just a few simple steps to create the perfect pretzel bun, a recipe that is sure to make your next sandwich a mouthwatering masterpiece! Click here to get the Homemade Pretzel Bun recipe.

Rustic Carrot Pie

You have carrot cake – why not carrot pie? This unexpected, but mouthwatering dessert is made from fresh carrots and doused with maple syrup. Click here to get the Rustic Carrot Pie recipe.

Salvadoran Pupusas Con Curtido

A traditional comfort food in Latin America, this recipe is perfectly balanced with hearty chorizo stuffed masa cake, complementing the tangy marinated cabbage slaw. Click here to get the Salvadoran Pupusas Con Curtido recipe.

Harvest Spice Cake

An old family recipe updated by one of our chefs, the old world flavors combined with the first days of fall are perfect! Click here to get the Harvest Spice Cake recipe.

Coconut Pandan Cookies

Naturally green in color, Pandan is made from a tropical plant and is common in Southeast Asia. It’s also delicious when baked into these cookies! Click here to get the Coconut Pandan Cookie recipe.

Sweet Potato Soufflés

These lightly sweet and airy autumn soufflés are a tasty dish that your guests have probably never had before! Try adding a little rum into the maple syrup for a nice finishing touch. Click here to get the Sweet Potato Soufflé recipe.

Pumpkin Pecan Roll

A deliciously decadent pumpkin roll layered with indulgent cream cheese filling and toasted pecans, it’s the star of every dessert table. Click here to get the Pumpkin Pecan Roll recipe.

Cranberry Walnut Scones

Hot-from-the-oven scones flavored with moist tangy-sweet bits of dried cranberries and toasted walnuts accented with a hint of fresh orange. The perfect brunch pastry or afternoon snack. Click here to get the Cranberry Walnut Scone recipe.

Happy National Bakery Day from The Food Channel!