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Spinach alla Romana with pine nuts, raisins, and lard in the traditional Roman style. A classic Italian side dish of wilted spinach with sweet-savory contrasts ready in 25 minutes.

Blended tomato salad dressing with white wine vinegar, onion, garlic, and celery seeds. A tangy, peppery vinaigrette with a smooth tomato base for green salads.

Creamy spinach spread with ranch-flavored cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and crunchy water chestnuts. A no-cook party dip that comes together in five minutes flat.

Breaded paprika pork tenderloin sandwiches pounded thin, pan-fried crispy, and served on onion rolls. A homemade take on the Midwest pork tenderloin sandwich with a golden, crunchy crust.

Pearl onion gratin baked in seasoned cream with nutmeg until browned and bubbly. A classic French side dish with just six ingredients and a blanching trick for easy peeling.

Microwave salmon steaks in under 10 minutes with this dead-simple one-ingredient method. Tender, flaky fish with zero cleanup and no oven required.

Greek grape salad (stafili salata) with halved grapes, tomatoes, celery, walnuts, and crumbled feta dressed in olive oil and white wine vinegar. A fresh, unexpected Mediterranean salad.

Sopa de ajo caldosa: a humble Spanish garlic soup with fried bread, eggs swirled into the broth, and a kick of red pepper. Just 7 pantry ingredients and 40 minutes.

Three-ingredient onion burgers seasoned with a packet of onion soup mix and a splash of water for juicy, well-seasoned patties. Grill or broil for 8 hearty burgers. Ready in 20 minutes.

Provençal tapenade dip with green olives, capers, anchovies and an egg yolk emulsion. Briny, salty Mediterranean spread for crackers, crudités and crostini.

Plains Tribes dried corn soup with dried beef or buffalo and fatback, simmered low and slow after a 48-hour corn soak. A traditional Native American recipe with deep, earthy flavor.

Your basic burger recipe with ground beef, onion powder, salt, and pepper. The secret is a light touch when mixing and shaping. Overworked meat makes tough, dense patties.

Simple herbed butter spread made with softened butter and mixed herbs. A two-ingredient compound butter for sandwiches, bread, meats, and vegetables.

Classic lobster Newburg with whole boiled lobsters in a rich sherry, brandy, and cream sauce thickened with egg yolks. Served over toast points.

British Indian Restaurant style mild curry base with ghee, garlic, curry paste, and curry gravy. The fast home cook's foundation for making takeaway-style curries in 15 minutes.

A great dinner for two! Chicken breasts marinated in oil, vinegar and Ranch-style dressing, then broiled to a beguiling finish. This is a wonderful chicken recipe that can be prepared in the morning and cooked when you get home at night. The longer you let it marinate, the better it tastes!