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White veal stock, the classic clear, pale fond blanc made by blanching veal and chicken bones, then simmering low with aromatics for hours. A neutral, gelatin-rich base for fine sauces and soups.

Ham and corn custard: a Depression-era egg custard baked with diced ham, sweet corn, and sauteed onions. A tender, savory supper that turns leftover ham into something special.

Beef and mango kabobs marinated in curried yogurt with lemon and red pepper, then grilled fast over medium coals. Sweet fruit and savory meat on one skewer in 35 minutes.

Southern-style crowder peas simmered low and slow with ham hocks and Cajun seasoning until tender and smoky. Serve over rice or cornbread for a soul food staple.

L'Hootz F'Tadjeen is a North African fish tagine with saffron, potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes layered and simmered in olive oil. A one-pot Sephardic-style fish stew finished with lemon juice and pimento.

Homemade freezer pizza loaded with Italian sausage, ground beef, pepperoni, and mozzarella under marinara sauce. Flash-freeze and bake straight from frozen for easy weeknight dinners.

French onion soup fondue with butter-sauteed onions simmered in beef broth, chilled to remove fat, then broiled with Monterey Jack cheese on thick sourdough toast.

Polenta Toscana with rosemary and toasted walnuts sauteed in olive oil, stirred into creamy polenta. Serve it soft or cool it and slice into crostini. A simple Tuscan vegetarian side or appetizer.

Carne mechada is a Latin American shredded beef braised in red wine with garlic, onions, and bay leaves until pull-apart tender. Sauced with sauteed peppers for a rich, savory filling.

Menudo with hominy: tender tripe and pork knuckle simmered with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic, then finished with whole hominy. The traditional Mexican Sunday-morning soup.

Grilled or broiled zucchini halves brushed with lemon-pepper butter and topped with Parmesan. Five ingredients, no flipping, and ready in 20 minutes.

Chow fun noodles stir-fried with shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, and crunchy vegetables, seasoned with shoyu and aji chiles. A Hawaiian-style noodle dish ready in 30 minutes.

Mexican-style baked fish steaks in orange and lemon juice with cilantro, garlic, and onion. Topped with hard-boiled egg wedges and a sprinkle of paprika.

Scallops marinated in lemon, honey, soy sauce, and fresh ginger, then seared in a blazing-hot skillet until caramelized and tender. Elegant enough for date night, fast enough for a Tuesday.

Cheesy crab-topped English muffin bites with sharp Old English cheese and garlic. Make ahead, freeze, then broil straight from the freezer for instant hot appetizers.

Whole fish wrapped in a banana leaf with garlic, tomato, cilantro, and achiote, then roasted on a comal or dry skillet. A traditional Central American pachay recipe that's simple and full of smoky, earthy flavor.