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Redfish with Mousquetaire Sauce flavored with mustard and lemon juice, once popular in New Orleans.

A tradition in my household. Every year we make a batch of this chutney.

Southern-style pot roast braised with ginger, tomatoes, and fresh figs for a sweet-savory showstopper that turns tough beef melt-in-your-mouth tender after 3 hours of simmering.

A slow-simmered lamb chili with black beans, fresh ginger, allspice, and Zinfandel wine. Beans cook with lamb bones for deep flavor. Best made a day ahead for the richest taste.

Golden-fried baby potatoes simmered in a tangy tamarind sauce with cardamom, fennel, turmeric, and cinnamon. This vegetarian dum aloo is Indian comfort food at its finest.

An award-winning chili recipe that combines pork with beef, sauces and reveals secret spices while cooking using a two-phase process to keep flavors bright and fresh.

Cajun-spiced turkey burgers with cayenne, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper. Just 5 ingredients, broiled in 10 minutes for a lean, fiery burger.

Corn stuffed poblano chiles filled with cheddar, pecans, red peppers, and egg. Roasted, peeled, and baked with a savory-sweet corn filling for an easy Mexican-inspired vegetarian dish.

Fish fillets nestled in spinach with sauteed onions, garlic, white wine, and tarragon, grilled in foil packets over medium coals. A low-calorie, no-mess grilled fish dinner for summer cookouts.

A vibrant marinated shrimp and vegetable linguine with bell peppers, Roma tomatoes, broccoli, peas, fresh dill, and a lemon-herb olive oil dressing. Marinate ahead, toss with hot pasta, and serve.

Traditional Afghan eggplant layered with tomatoes, peppers, and onions, then draped in tangy garlic yogurt sauce (chakah). Serve with flatbread for a vegetarian feast.

Bacony creamed spinach folds finely chopped spinach into a half-and-half béchamel built on bacon-fat sautéed onion, garlic, and a flick of cayenne. Crispy bacon crumbles stirred in at the end. Steakhouse-style side at home.

A zesty Southwestern marinade built on Bloody Mary mix, horseradish, Dijon mustard, and green chilies. Ready in 10 minutes, killer on chicken, lamb, or grilled steak.

Cornbread stuffing loaded with browned sausage, pink shrimp, red bell pepper, and celery, spiked with cayenne. A Cajun holiday side dish that steals the show from the turkey.

Crisp, colorful Chinese pickled vegetables in sweet-sour brine. Carrots, radish, cucumber, and peppers ferment for a week to create the perfect tangy condiment.

White bean salad tossed in a roasted garlic and Dijon dressing with red peppers, oregano, and garlic-rubbed croutons. Served on chicory for a hearty, plant-forward lunch.