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A savory and hearty crockpot stew made with succulent beef, potatoes and juicy tomatoes.

Curry-spiced pea fritters dropped from a spoon into hot oil. Crisp outside, soft and green-flecked inside. A fast fried side dish or handheld appetizer.

Brie quesadillas with jalapeño-plum salsa bring creamy, buttery cheese together with sweet-tart stone fruit and a kick of chili. A 30-minute appetizer that punches way above its weight class.

Tender cactus shoots (nopales) simmered in a smoky homemade chili sauce with garlic and onion. A bold Mexican-inspired side dish that pairs beautifully with beef, chicken, or fish.

One-dish chicken and rice bake with cream of mushroom soup, just 6 ingredients and minimal prep. Boneless chicken breasts cook right on top of the rice for an easy weeknight dinner.

Spicy rice and beans baked in the oven with brown rice, salsa, corn, cumin, and stewed tomatoes. A one-pot vegetarian Mexican-style dinner that keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days.

A delicious Rotisserie turkey recipe that is easy for beginners to follow.

Grilled lobster basted in basil butter served with a warm chanterelle, corn, and bacon salad with frisee and sherry vinegar. A stunning summer seafood main course.

Spice-rubbed chicken baked with dark rum, brown sugar, ginger, and cloves, then glazed with mango chutney for a sweet-heat island finish.

Broken spaghetti twirls through a sesame-poppy seed dressing with crisp cucumbers and red onions for a pasta salad that feeds a crowd.

Waldorf chicken salad with poached chicken breast, crisp red apples, toasted pecans, and a tangy yogurt-mustard dressing. A lighter take on the classic with three built-in variations.

Caribbeans love spicy food. This dish combines rosemary, thyme, cayenne, black pepper and garlic. Quickly cooked in a hot skillet,these shrimp make a great appetizer. Serve with a splash of fresh lime juice.

Reuben meatloaf wraps a beef and caraway loaf around a hidden core of sauerkraut, corned beef, and Swiss cheese. All the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich baked into a microwave-friendly loaf.

Madison Avenue potato salad: cooked potatoes marinated in vinaigrette, then tossed with ripe olives, hard-cooked eggs, dill pickles, pimientos, and a mustard-spiked mayo. A dressed-up deli-counter classic.

Sweet Indian lemon pickles (nimbu ka achar) with whole lemons cured in salt, cumin, and black pepper, then candied with sugar, raisins, and dried chiles. A traditional condiment that builds flavor over weeks.

Noodles with blue cheese sauce made from crumbled blue cheese, cream, and Parmesan tossed with hot pasta. A bold, tangy three-ingredient cheese sauce.