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A basic but scrumptious cake that can be made in your wonderful crockpot.

Oven fried pork chops coated in herb-seasoned stuffing mix for shortcut breading with built-in seasoning. Egg washed and baked on a buttered sheet pan for a crisp crust without the splatter of skillet frying.

Very tasty and you can definitely notice the great flavor from all these spices.

Tender buttermilk dumplings steamed in bubbling wild grape juice with whole grapes. An old Appalachian tradition that turns foraged fruit into a warm, purple-stained comfort dessert.

Grilled or broiled zucchini halves brushed with lemon-pepper butter and topped with Parmesan. Five ingredients, no flipping, and ready in 20 minutes.

Slow cooker Hawaiian chicken breasts braised in pineapple juice, topped with butter-sauteed pineapple rings and fresh avocado slices. Served over buttered rice.

Roast your lamb chops this summer with this simple recipe that uses a bit of lime juice to give it an extravagant taste!

Classic bananas flambe with rum and banana liqueur, sauteed in butter and brown sugar with cinnamon. A dramatic tableside dessert served over vanilla ice cream.

Jerusalem artichoke gratin with thinly sliced sunchokes layered with garlic, cooked in stock until tender, then finished with hot cream and fresh parsley. An elegant French-style side.

Simple butterscotch squares made with melted butter, brown sugar, one egg, chopped nuts, and vanilla. A one-bowl blondie recipe that bakes in 30 minutes with just 8 ingredients.

Buttery Swedish Melting Moments cookies with almond and orange extract literally dissolve on your tongue. Six ingredients, one hour chill, and you've got 2 dozen tender, crumbly Scandinavian treats.

Almond shortbread bars baked in a jelly-roll pan with chopped almonds pressed under an egg-white wash. Buttery shortbread base, glossy nutty top, and a single bake from start to finish.

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.

Fiadone is a traditional Corsican ricotta cheesecake with bright lemon zest and airy whipped egg whites. Lighter than New York cheesecake, this French island classic bakes to a deep golden crust.

Chive blossom omelet with Swiss cheese, fresh parsley, and edible chive florets folded inside and garnished with whole blossoms. A elegant 20-minute breakfast for two using garden-fresh herbs.

Delicate amaranth crepes filled with bananas or whipped tofu, drizzled with a tangy lemon-honey sauce. Light, elegant breakfast or dessert.