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Cuban-style black beans simmered with green pepper, garlic, cumin, and oregano, finished with a splash of red wine vinegar. Simple, saucy, and full of sofrito flavor.

Horn and Hardart's famous baked beans with navy beans, molasses, bacon, dry mustard, and cayenne slow-baked for 4 hours. A legendary automat recipe made from scratch.

Lamb and fennel salad with a creamy Spanish-style hazelnut garlic dressing, endive, spinach, and crumbled goat cheese. An elegant salad with Mediterranean soul.

My husband and son liked this dish so much, I made it twice within three days. There wasn't a drop of sauce left, they soaked it all up with bread. It was that good.

Candied sweet potatoes layered with brown sugar, butter, and salt, baked until glazed and topped with toasted marshmallows. A classic Thanksgiving side dish with caramelized edges and a gooey finish.

Easy Navajo fry bread from a simple flour, salt, and baking powder dough, patted into circles and fried golden and puffy. The crisp-edged, pillowy base for Indian tacos or a honey-dusted treat.

Sweet hamburger relish stirs together bottled chili sauce, sweet pickle relish, cayenne, and a pinch of cinnamon for a homemade burger condiment. No cooking, no canning, ready in five minutes.

Caramelized onion stuffing makes this roast pork lion more flavorful.

Oatmeal cooked in milk and water for a creamier, richer bowl than water alone. Includes directions for flaky, creamy, and chocolate oatmeal variations.

Jamaican beef patties with a flaky pastry crust filled with curried ground beef, Scotch Bonnet pepper, and thyme. A Caribbean street food classic baked golden brown at home.

Bread and butter pickles with crisp cucumber slices in a sweet-tangy brine flavored with mustard seed, celery seed, ginger, and turmeric. Classic small-batch canning recipe for crunchy sandwich pickles.

Belgian endive halves browned in butter until caramelized, then braised in chicken broth. A 30-minute European side dish with a bittersweet, nutty flavor and silky texture.

Mango sour cream pie: a silky, tropical custard of pureed ripe mango and tangy sour cream, brightened with lime and set in a crisp baked crust. A make-ahead summer pie where sour cream balances the sweet mango.

Pizza Rustica with Roasted Red Peppers and Provolone recipe

If you're a fan of cabbage you will love this succulent dish that will make your crockpot and your tummy feel special.

Easy homemade pie crust with a vinegar-and-egg dough that stays flaky and tender. Uses both margarine and shortening for a workable pastry that rolls out without cracking.