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Kashmiri rogan josh: cubes of lamb braised slowly in yogurt, paprika, fennel, ginger, and warm whole spices for a deeply red, perfumed Northern Indian curry.

Keftedes tiganites are fried Greek meatballs with allspice, fresh mint, parsley, red wine, and soaked bread. Walnut-sized, flour-dredged, and fried crispy for a traditional Greek mezze or main dish.

Meetha Kaddoo with butternut squash braised in fenugreek, asafoetida, and coriander, then glazed with jaggery and mango powder. A sweet-spiced Indian vegetarian side.

This is a very light chicken recipe, especially with avocado and cilantro, very nice combination, very healthy.

Great for using up turkey left overs after a Holiday feast. The fruit, nuts and seasonings give the salad a unique flavor.

Potato crisps with sour cream and caviar are crispy mini potato pancakes topped with cool sour cream and salty salmon roe. An elegant 35-minute cocktail appetizer that looks restaurant-worthy.

Vegetarian antipasto pasta salad with rotini, cauliflower, carrots, black olives, and a garlic cider vinegar dressing. Made overnight so the flavors develop fully.

Homemade barbecue sauce simmered with butter-softened onions, garlic, chili sauce, brown sugar, lemon, Worcestershire, and a full can of beer. The malty grilling sauce ready in the time it takes to fire up the coals.

Ro*Tel-style chili: quick, punchy ground beef chili built on canned tomatoes with green chiles for instant Tex-Mex heat. One pot, 30 minutes, weeknight dinner solved.

Buttermilk jalapeno cornbread with white and yellow cornmeal, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and fresh jalapeno. Southwestern twist on Southern classic.

Overnight-seasoned beef rib roast rubbed with fresh garlic, paprika, turmeric, and thyme, then seared at high heat and slow roasted to medium-rare.

Cold sesame peanut noodle salad with chicken, bean sprouts, scallions, and red pepper, tossed in a garlicky peanut butter-soy dressing. Asian-inspired pasta salad served chilled over crisp lettuce.

Creamy mushroom soup made with ground cashews instead of dairy, spiked with cayenne and sea kelp for a rich, vegan-friendly bowl ready in 30 minutes.

Sliced strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, and creamy avocado piled on mixed greens with a light poppy seed dressing. This no-cook summer fruit salad comes together in 15 minutes flat.

You won't be able to hear the American National Anthem while you enjoy this hearty dish that will satisfy your hunger in a heartbeat.

Herb crusted chicken breasts with a 7-herb spice crust, pan-sautéed in butter and topped with a make-ahead Dijon and coarse-grain mustard compound butter. Ready in 30 minutes.