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Peachy salsa blended with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. A fruity, no-cook salsa that doubles as a fresh pasta sauce in 5 minutes.

Sopa seca turns crumbled vermicelli into a dry Mexican noodle dish with onion, garlic, green chiles, and tomato. Vegetarian and oil-free, the broth cooks down so every strand soaks up flavor.

Corn salsa with diced tomato, hot chilies, cilantro, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon. A 10-minute no-cook salsa that doubles as a dip for chips or a topping for grilled chicken and fish tacos.

Hot oxtail stew simmered low and slow with garlic, bay leaves, and crushed red chili until the meat falls off the bone. A hearty one-pot stew finished with carrots, celery, and tomatoes.

I have made this recipe for quite a long time, until now there is no one who told me this is not good. Very nice recipe.

Warm potato salad with a garlic-parsley vinaigrette, nutmeg, and a dash of hot sauce. No mayo, served hot or at room temperature as a versatile side dish.

Old-fashioned ripe cucumber catsup made with overripe cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. A heritage condiment perfect for using up end-of-season garden cucumbers.

Sherried cheddar cheese dip with sour cream, sherry, jalapeno, hot sauce, and garlic. A sharp, slightly boozy cheese dip for vegetables, melon, or Polish sausage.

The fresh coriander and cooked vermicelli add an interesting touch to this version of lentil soup.

Cooked chicken, rice, cheddar cheese, and vegetables baked together into a hearty loaf. A simple one-dish comfort meal that uses leftover chicken or turkey.

Homemade Thai green curry paste blitzed from fresh jalapenos, Hawaiian chilies, lemongrass, cilantro, garlic, shallots, and shrimp paste. A fiery, fragrant base that runs circles around any jarred version.

Fresh green chutney with cilantro, green chili, yogurt, roasted cumin, and lemon juice. A bright, spicy Indian condiment served cold alongside curries and grilled meats.

Horn and Hardart's legendary automat mac and cheese with a roux-based cheddar sauce, canned tomatoes, and a pinch of cayenne. The NYC classic, baked golden.

Sea bass fillets soaked in cumin-spiced milk, topped with a cilantro and green chile sauce, then baked in foil packets. Mexican-style fish that stays flaky and moist every time.

Tandoori chicken marinated in spiced yogurt with ginger, garlic, cumin, and coriander, then broiled until charred and juicy. A 6-hour yogurt soak for deep, authentic flavor.

Smoked carnitas: pork shoulder smoked low for three hours, then braised with onions, chilies, cumin, and garlic until the meat pulls apart. BBQ-meets-Mexican with crispy-edged tender bites.