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New Orleans-style barbecued shrimp baked in butter, garlic, cracked black pepper, Worcestershire, and Tabasco. Not grilled, oven-roasted in a peppery butter bath.

Buttery pecan shortbread cookie balls dipped in vanilla frosting and rolled in tinted coconut. Melt-in-your-mouth tender, baked low and slow, and perfect for holiday cookie exchanges. Makes 48.

Bacon-wrapped hot dogs stuffed with sharp cheddar and tangy pickle relish, broiled until crispy. The ultimate loaded frank for cookouts and game day parties.

Steamed broccoli salad tossed in a citrusy vinaigrette with orange juice, Dijon, and garlic. Diabetic-friendly and ready warm or at room temperature.

Santa's Thumbprint cookies with oats, brown sugar, and chopped nuts rolled on the outside, filled with jelly. A festive holiday cookie recipe that makes 3 dozen.

Persian lamb soup simmered with dried fruits (prunes, apricots, peaches), turmeric-browned onions, and a sweet-sour balance of brown sugar and citrus for comforting depth.

Buttery crawfish tails, sharp cheddar, and garlic blended into a spicy spread, loaded onto French bread and baked until bubbly. This Louisiana party appetizer vanishes fast.

Homemade Italian-style turkey sausage seasoned with fennel seed, oregano, thyme, garlic, and a whisper of star anise. Lean alternative to pork sausage with the same classic flavor.

A quick, easy, and inexpensive dish that got my kids through college.

Red-cooked eggs simmered in dark soy sauce, brown sugar, chicken broth, and sesame oil until deeply colored. A Chinese appetizer served with a hoisin and oyster sauce dip.

Ham and corn chowder made with creamed corn, half-and-half, and butter-sautéed onions. A thick, creamy soup ready in 40 minutes with just 8 simple ingredients.

Baked red snapper marinated in orange juice, lemon juice, and grated onion with a hint of nutmeg. A light, citrus-bright Florida-style fish dinner with clean flavors.

Grilled curry-apricot shrimp and scallops skewered and brushed with a sweet-spicy marinade of apricot preserves, Dijon, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro.

Roast goose with a festive wild rice stuffing of mandarin oranges, chestnuts, and pine nuts. The skin is pricked to render the goose's rich fat and crisp golden, making a classic Christmas centerpiece.

No-bake tiramisu with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, cream cheese filling, Kahlua and Advocaat liqueurs, and a dusting of cocoa. A quicker, American spin on the Italian classic.

Whole-grain crackers topped with sharp cheddar, pecans, and maple syrup, broiled until bubbly. These Vermont-inspired appetizer bites vanish fast at any gathering.