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Rice con queso: a layered Mexican-American casserole of brown rice, black beans, ricotta, Monterey Jack, and cheddar with green chilies. A vegetarian pantry dinner that bakes in 30 minutes flat.

Homemade baking powder made from baking soda, cream of tartar, and cornstarch. Three ingredients, aluminum-free, and stores for months in a sealed container.

Ginger dipping sauce for steamed crab with fresh ginger, light soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. A classic Chinese-style condiment that comes together while the crab steams.

Homemade sugar-free apple butter sweetened with frozen apple juice concentrate and spiced with cinnamon and cloves. No pectin, no canning required - just refrigerate.

Hoosier bean soup with navy beans and ham hock, simmered low and slow after an overnight soak. A classic Midwestern ham and bean soup that's thick, smoky, and deeply satisfying.

Pinto beans simmered in beer and chicken stock with rendered bacon, sliced jalapeños, garlic, onion, and fresh cilantro. A smoky, spicy Tex-Mex side known as frijoles borrachos that pairs with anything off the grill.

Most of my recipes are ideal for a good lunch or dinner, but would start the morning with this recipe.

A bright vinaigrette of fresh orange juice, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar whisked with olive oil and nutty hazelnut oil. Fennel seeds, scallions, and fresh herbs make it sparkle. No cooking required.

Freezer cucumber pickles with onions, sugar, and apple cider vinegar. No-canning sweet pickles that stay crisp for months in the freezer.

Mexican dairy dip with cream cheese, refried beans, and chili powder blended smooth. A three-ingredient game-day dip that takes 10 minutes and a springform pan.

Traditional giblet gravy made from turkey giblets simmered into stock, combined with pan drippings and thickened with a butter-flour roux. A rich, from-scratch Thanksgiving gravy with real turkey flavor.

Thick, smoky baked bean soup loaded with sliced hot dogs, carrots, and onions in a tangy vegetable juice broth. Topped with melted cheese. A kid-friendly classic.

European soldier beans tossed warm with creamy Gorgonzola, fresh sage, and extra-virgin olive oil. Just four ingredients, cooked from dried beans for a rustic Italian-style side dish.

Butter in India is called makkhan. Clarified butter, instead of being called makkhan ghee, is called usli ghee (usli means "real" or "pure," which in this context refers to the real or original fat of the ancient Indians). Clarified butter or usli ghee is essentially French brown butter with the brown residue strained off. Usli ghee has a light caramel color and a heavenly aroma. Since there is no moisture present, it keeps well covered, at room temperature, for several months.

Homemade salt substitute blend of basil, savory, celery seed, cumin, sage, thyme, and marjoram. A pungent, sodium-free seasoning for low-sodium diets that adds real flavor.

Slow cooker black-eyed peas with salt pork, garlic, and oregano. Overnight soak, then low and slow cooking for tender beans with Mexican flair.