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Spicy black-eyed peas simmered with cumin, chili powder, dry mustard, canned tomatoes, and Tabasco. A quick Southern side dish served over rice or with grits.

White clam sauce made in the microwave with olive oil, garlic, canned clams, parsley, and oregano. A 15-minute pantry-friendly pasta sauce for spaghetti.

Whole chicken slow-cooked with parsnips, carrots, white wine, and fresh oregano. Set it and forget it for 8 hours, then reduce the pan juices into a rich sauce.

Classic French Nantua sauce built from live crayfish, cognac flambé, mirepoix, tomato, and cream, reduced to a velvety finish. A masterclass in old-school French technique.

Rio Grande grits casserole layers creamy garlic grits with kielbasa, black beans, salsa, and melted cheddar. Tex-Mex meets Southern soul food in one bubbling baking dish.

Layered chalupa dip with mashed avocado, refried beans, taco-seasoned sour cream, chopped tomatoes, scallions, and cheddar cheese. A no-cook Tex-Mex party dip.

A low-fat vegetable soup loaded with zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, leeks, and stewed tomatoes, spiked with chili powder and oregano. A crumble of blue cheese on each bowl adds a savory finish.

A rustic German egg dish: leftover cooked beef fried with golden onions and lightly beaten eggs. Serve with cranberries and a crisp green salad for a fast, satisfying meal.

Sun-dried tomato marinara with tri-color bell peppers, horseradish, and hot sauce. A bold, chunky pasta sauce with concentrated tomato flavor from both fresh and sun-dried tomatoes.

Goopy chicken with boneless breasts browned in seasoned flour, then braised in cream of chicken soup gravy with lemon juice. Skillet or slow cooker method for fall-off-the-fork tender.

A modernized British classic breakfast. Mushrooms on toast with garlic in a creamy sauce.

Louisiana courtbouillon with red snapper and oysters in a dark roux-thickened tomato sauce with the Creole holy trinity, mushrooms, and bay. Served over hot rice. A classic Cajun seafood stew.

Cooked green tomato salsa with Granny Smith apple, jalapeño, fresh ginger, lemon zest, and cilantro. A sweet-tart-spicy salsa that uses up end-of-season green tomatoes.

Hulled corn soup (Ai) is a traditional Native American dish made by nixtamalizing dried corn with hardwood ashes, then simmering with red kidney beans and salt pork for hours until tender.

Warm up your winter with this savory dish that will have you licking your lips after every bite.

Tofu in black bean sauce stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, thickened with kuzu. A vegetarian Chinese-style main dish served over rice.