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Traditional Italian taralli cookies shaped into rings, dipped in vanilla icing, and topped with sprinkles. A sweet, old-school Italian American cookie from Nonna's kitchen. Makes 24.

Fudgy bittersweet chocolate brownies with a full pound of chocolate, strong coffee, and just half a cup of flour. Chilled overnight for an ultra-dense, truffle-like texture.

Thick cod steaks baked under a creamy homemade mushroom sauce with a paprika finish. A hearty, old-school fish dinner that comes together with pantry staples in about an hour.

Carrot apricot casserole baked with dried apricots, brown sugar, butter, and slivered almonds. A sweet-glazed holiday side dish where tender carrots meet plump fruit and a buttery caramel-topped crunch.

A light, cloud-like Swiss souffle made from dried chestnuts simmered in milk, laced with grappa, and lifted by fluffy egg whites. Dusted with icing sugar and served straight from the oven.

Apple crisp with double-layered apples and a buttery oat-cinnamon crumble, finished with a splash of apple juice for extra moisture. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a fall classic.

This is an elegant looking, although time consuming dish. You'll need an equal amount, (by weight), of the three vegetables, after trimming. Figure on four to six ounces per person.

Hungarian-style venison paprikash: flour-dusted cubes browned in butter, simmered with onions, tomatoes, dry sherry, and generous paprika, then finished with a swirl of sour cream.

White asparagus lasagne layered with ham, mozzarella, and a garlic-thyme cream sauce. A quick microwave-friendly Italian-inspired bake that's on the table in 45 minutes.

Made a bunch of these cranberry chews at the weekend, and they were so good. I used half whole wheat flour, which I usually do when I bake. I also used 1/2 cup coconut oil and 1/2 cup butter, and these bars came out wonderfully delicious. I have been enjoying them for breakfast and snack. I froze most of the bars. A great recipe.

Holiday baked oysters layer buttery toasted bread cubes with briny oysters, cream, lemon, and a cayenne kick, then bake into a golden casserole. The classic scalloped oysters that grace holiday tables.

Red lentils simmer with sautéed peppers, onions, and berbere spice in ghee for this protein-rich Ethiopian main dish ready in an hour.

Whole roast duck stuffed with a sweet apple, raisin, and cashew dressing, topped with bacon strips for extra richness. Serve alongside wild rice for a cozy fall dinner.

Fudgy brownies made with Hershey's chocolate syrup and chocolate chips. A one-bowl brownie recipe with an intensely chocolatey, moist crumb that yields 36 bars.

Apple bagel broil with sliced apples, cinnamon sugar, and melted cheese on a toasted cinnamon raisin bagel. A sweet and savory 10-minute breakfast.

A traditional Welsh leek soup simmered in mutton stock with onions and celery, puréed smooth, and finished with double cream and fresh parsley. Hearty, silky, and steeped in Celtic cooking tradition.