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Russian pastries (pirozhki) with a tender cream cheese dough wrapped around savory ground beef, sour cream, dill, and chopped egg. Make-ahead friendly and freezer-stable for up to a month.

Homemade pizza sauce with tomato puree, tomato paste, oregano, basil and rosemary. No-cook style 10-minute sauce that beats jarred every time.

Greek stuffed grape leaves (dolmades) filled with ground lamb, pine nuts, fresh mint, parsley, and lemon juice, then baked in water until tender. A classic Mediterranean appetizer.

Use this simple and easy way to grill eggplant, and the result is awesome!

Mixed greens tossed in a honey mint vinaigrette with poppy seeds, topped with sliced carrots and toasted sesame seeds. The dressing recipe makes a double batch so you can refrigerate half for later.

Wilted spinach salad with a hot bacon and cider vinegar dressing, orange segments, cashews, red onion, and tarragon. Made entirely in the microwave for a warm salad ready in minutes.

Tiny French cheese pastry sandwiches made with sharp cheddar dough and a melted Swiss cheese filling. Flaky, buttery, and gone in two bites. Makes 46 croutes.

A retro Southern appetizer of boiled shrimp suspended in seasoned consommé aspic with lemon, green onion, and a kick of hot sauce. Unmold onto crackers for a showstopping starter.

Fish and crawfish mold: a creamy Louisiana-style cold seafood spread blending cooked fish, crawfish tails, cream cheese, wine, and hot sauce. Make ahead, serve on crackers at your next cocktail party.

A whole goat rubbed down in a fiery curry paste with habaneros, garlic, and onions, then smoked low and slow for up to 10 hours. Caribbean-meets-pitmaster barbecue that feeds a crowd and rewards patience.

Herb-packed ground turkey meatloaf with rosemary, thyme, basil, and oatmeal for binding. Slow-baked until firm and full of savory flavor. Only 5 minutes of prep.

Savory bread pudding layered with cheese, cooked meat, and vegetables soaked in an egg custard. Perfect for brunch or using up leftovers.

Southern spareribs marinated in tomato juice, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire, and dry mustard, then oven-baked covered until fall-off-the-bone tender. No grill needed.

Sesame crunch chicken oven-fried with a cornflake and sesame seed coating, marinated first in evaporated milk and Worcestershire for juicy, golden, shatter-crisp skin.

Creamy no-cook clam dip loaded with minced clams, cream cheese, and a kick of chili sauce. Cape Cod inspired and ready in 15 minutes flat for your next party spread.

A Southern-style spinach casserole with chopped oysters, cornbread dressing, Worcestershire, and hot sauce, baked under a blanket of melted cheddar. This bayou-inspired dish brings Gulf Coast flavor to your supper table.