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Smoked carnitas: pork shoulder smoked low for three hours, then braised with onions, chilies, cumin, and garlic until the meat pulls apart. BBQ-meets-Mexican with crispy-edged tender bites.

Homemade Mexican chorizo with ground pork shoulder, ancho chile powder, cumin, coriander, fresh oregano, and vinegar. No casing needed, ready overnight.

String beans Provencal braised in a sauce of plum tomatoes, onion, garlic, and thyme until meltingly tender. A French-style green bean side dish that's vegan and serves a crowd with simple ingredients.

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

Mayflower meat loaf rolled with ground turkey and mixed vegetables inside, seasoned with thyme. A lighter stuffed meat loaf with a colorful vegetable surprise.

Light and earthy wild rice dressing with brown rice, fresh mushrooms, celery, and watercress simmered in thyme-scented broth. A wholesome holiday side dish that won't weigh you down.

Rack of lamb coated in coarse-grain mustard and rosemary, crusted with cracker crumbs, and roasted hot and fast. Looks like a showstopper, takes 30 minutes flat.

Russian peasant breakfast skillet with crisp pumpernickel croutons, smoky bacon, kielbasa, sautéed onions, and runny eggs, garnished with fresh dill. A hearty, rustic farmhouse start to the day.

Black pepper focaccia with freshly cracked pepper in the dough, dimpled crust glossed with olive oil, flaky sea salt, and fresh thyme. Steam-baked for a bakery-style crackle and a pillowy middle.

Holiday Highland dressing made with rolled oats and bread cubes, seasoned with sage, onion, and butter. A Scottish-inspired turkey stuffing with hearty oat texture for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Homemade liver-sage sausage with chicken livers, veal, bacon, capers, and white wine. Marinated overnight, ground, and stuffed into casings or shaped into patties for the grill.

Vegetarian lentil roast with ground nuts, corn flakes, applesauce, and sage, topped with tomato soup glaze. A hearty meatless loaf that slices like a traditional roast.

Crispy pan-fried tofu stuffed into pita pockets with crunchy cucumber, radish, celery, and fresh dill. A vegetarian sandwich that's packed with texture and ready in 30 minutes.

A succulent dish that brings some variety to the dinner table and a savory flavor everyone will enjoy.

Cuban-style black beans and rice made from scratch with dried beans, cumin, oregano, garlic, and vinegar. A budget-friendly vegan meal simmered low and slow.

From-scratch black bean chili with oven-roasted cumin and oregano, jalapenos, and charred red pepper. Served over goat cheese with sour cream and warm tortillas.