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Lamb spinach pocket sandwiches with broiled herbed lamb patties stuffed with hard-cooked egg and olives, tucked into pita with fresh cucumber.

Russian tea cakes (also called Mexican wedding cookies): buttery nut-studded shortbread balls rolled twice in powdered sugar. A classic holiday cookie tin staple in 30 minutes.

No-bake frozen strawberry yogurt pie with vanilla yogurt, sweetened berries, and whipped topping in a graham cracker crust. Cool summer dessert that takes 10 minutes to assemble.

Grilled tuna burgers made with fresh chopped tuna, garlic, and olive oil. Seared crisp outside and pink in the center, served on toasted buns for a high-protein meal.

Chicken paprikash: browned chicken breasts simmered in a creamy paprika sauce with cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. Hungarian-style weeknight comfort over noodles.

Thakkali is a Sri Lankan curried tomato dish simmered in coconut milk with cumin, fenugreek, cinnamon, and curry leaves. A tangy, creamy vegetarian side ready in 40 minutes.

Hot borscht inspired by the Russian Tea Room with shredded beets, cabbage, parsnip, and fresh dill. A classic Eastern European beet soup simmered in vegetable stock.

Bright Mexican calabacita salad with fresh corn, zucchini, red bell pepper, green chiles, and a zesty lime dressing. A colorful no-cook side dish that chills to even better flavor.

Mirliton casserole with ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and parsley topped with bread crumbs and baked until golden. A classic Louisiana Cajun side dish using chayote squash (mirliton) as the star vegetable.

Five-ingredient herb butter sauce with rosemary, tarragon, and lemon that doubles as a grilling baste and warm dipping sauce for shrimp, crab, lobster, and crawfish.

Yukgaejang is a fiery Korean shredded beef soup simmered with chili flakes, sesame oil, garlic, and twelve green onions. Spicy slow-cooked broth that warms from the inside out.

Stir-fried tofu and bean sprouts with serrano chiles, oyster sauce, and fish sauce. A fast Thai-style wok dish that's vegetable-forward, protein-rich, and ready in 10 minutes.

Homemade chaurice sausage from pork shoulder seasoned with paprika, cayenne, cumin, and chili powder. Stuff into casings or form patties, then serve fresh or smoke them for deep Louisiana flavor.

Orange-pecan dressing with fresh OJ, honey, chopped pecans, mustard, and celery salt. A fruity, nutty vinaigrette that shakes together in 5 minutes. Great on spinach and grain salads.

Ginger shrimp skewers marinated in a pureed lime-jalapeno-ginger blend and grilled until pink and firm. A quick, bold appetizer for parties that takes just 2 minutes per side.

Flaked salmon mixed with red curry paste, mayo, yogurt, avocado, apple, and lime juice, piled onto crispy fried poppadoms. A British-Indian starter that's cool, crunchy, and ready in 30 minutes.