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Shrimp cheese pate with tiny Danish shrimp, soft cheese, sherry, and black pepper beaten until smooth. A no-cook Scandinavian-style appetizer spread ready in 15 minutes.

Buttercup squash is one of the sweetest varieties of winter squash, and its seeds make a great snack, just like pumpkin seeds.

A simple marinade that can be used on steak, pot roasts or even burgers.

A honey mustard sauce for dipping homemade chicken fingers or chicken nuggets.

Homemade beet pasta dough with a stunning ruby-red color from fresh beet puree. Just four ingredients, no eggs, and endlessly versatile for any pasta shape you want to roll.

Sauteed shredded zucchini tossed with dry-browned onions in cast iron for a fast, light vegetable side dish with caramelized flavor and tender bite.

Red Devil rub with whole-grain Dijon mustard, fresh basil, cayenne, and olive oil. A sharp, herby wet rub for grilled chicken, fish, or barbecue. Five ingredients, bold heat.

This is a great way to liven up a basic white sauce. Works great over veggies or even as a healthy topping for mashed potatoes.

Slow-roasted boneless pork shoulder rubbed with fresh dill, garlic powder, and coarse black pepper, marinated overnight for deep flavor. A simple 5-ingredient roast that feeds 8.

Cajun skillet beans with black-eyed peas, the holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper, plus tomatoes, thyme, and a pinch of cayenne. A quick, hearty vegetarian Cajun side.

Louisiana roast cuts deep pockets into the meat and stuffs them with the Cajun trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper bound with garlic and butter. Baked low and slow so the seasoning melts into every slice.

No-cook ham and cream cheese appetizer balls seasoned with Worcestershire, ketchup, and lemon juice, then rolled in chopped chives. Served on toothpicks.

A light main or hearty side dish, pearls of couscous with grilled veggies and a Lemon-Balsamic dressing.

Freezer burritos with mashed black beans, rice, sauteed onions, garlic, and tomato sauce rolled in flour tortillas. A vegetarian make-ahead meal prep staple that freezes beautifully for fast lunches or breakfasts.

Split pea soup simmers dried split peas with a smoky ham hock, onion, salt, and pepper for 90 minutes until the peas collapse into a thick green broth and the meat falls off the bone.

Simple creamy polenta with Parmesan and olive oil, ready in 15 minutes. Includes both microwave and stovetop methods so you can pick your speed.