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Traditional Quebec cretons (pork spread) slow-cooked with bread crumbs, milk, onion, and warm spices like cloves and cinnamon. A classic French-Canadian breakfast spread served cold on toast.

Santa Maria-style bean soup simmered with carrots, celery, tomatoes, cumin, and bay leaves in olive oil and stock. Vegetarian, one pot, and ready in an hour.

Tuna and watercress tea sandwiches blend canned tuna with butter, peppery watercress, and lemon juice in the food processor for a smooth spread. Cut into triangles for a high-tea-style appetizer or party tray.

Bhindi masala with three pounds of okra cooked in a garlic-heavy base of browned onions, fresh green chilies, turmeric, and cumin. A straightforward Indian okra dish that's vegan, quick, and full of warm spice.

The Colonel was in the kitchen one day and had an idea what to do with the potatoes that he had and he came up with the Potato Wedges. They used to be made fresh but due to the invention of the frozen fry, they are sent to the stores frozen and ready to cook.

Savory Southwestern cheesecake appetizer with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, taco seasoning, and green chiles. Topped with sour cream and salsa, served with tortilla chips.

Country-style pork ribs browned and braised in a bold sweet red wine sauce with honey, chili sauce, horseradish, and hot pepper. Falling-apart tender after 90 minutes in the oven.

Fresh wilted spinach tossed with caramelized onions, nutmeg, and thyme for a low-calorie side dish ready in 30 minutes. Diabetic-friendly and naturally light at just 55 calories per serving.

Quesadillas are so popular and classic in Mexico. They are so quick, easy to make, and they always turn out so warm, cheesy, and lot of flavor; for the fillings, you can add whatever you want to make your own version of fillings. Breakfast, lunch or supper, it can be served all day around!

Whole flounder stuffed with crabmeat, country ham, and sherry, baked in lemon butter until flaky and golden. A Southern coastal classic that brings the shore to your supper table.

Sautéed Brussels sprouts with caraway and lemon shred sprouts thin, then quick-cook with onion, butter, fragrant caraway seeds, and bright lemon. A 20-minute side dish that converts sprout skeptics.

Homemade Mexican-style chorizo sausage with ground pork, chili powder, paprika, garlic and vinegar. Bold, spicy fresh sausage formed into patties for the freezer.

Briny pickled herring meets creamy chopped eggs and crisp apple in this classic European salad. Serve on dark rye bread for an authentic old-world appetizer or light lunch.

Hot dogs and potatoes au gratin in a creamy Velveeta cheese sauce with peas and carrots. A budget-friendly kid-approved casserole with homemade white sauce baked until bubbly.

Crumbed button mushrooms with garlic or tartare sauce.

Grilled salmon glazed with maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, topped with fresh mango cubes. Sweet, tangy, and ready in under 40 minutes.