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Three-ingredient strawberry fruit butter: softened butter blended with crushed strawberries and fresh lemon juice. A pink, spreadable compound butter for scones, toast, or pancakes.

Shallot sandwich butter blends softened unsalted butter with finely chopped shallots into a savory, spreadable compound butter for tea sandwiches and steaks. Two ingredients, five minutes flat.

Oven-baked bacon on a rack at 400°F, chilled, then reheated at 450°F for crisp make-ahead slices. Cleaner than stovetop, no spatter or flipping required.

Garlic burgers loaded with 10 to 15 cloves of fresh minced garlic plus garlic powder, bound with bread and egg. Football-shaped pan-fried patties with serious garlic punch.

Fresh spinach sauteed in browned butter with anchovies and garlic, Piedmontese style. A classic Northern Italian side dish with just 5 ingredients, ready in 20 minutes.

Pan-fried fish fillets coated in instant potato flakes for an extra-crispy golden crust. Mustard in the egg wash adds a subtle kick.

Shrimp paste spread made with ground shrimp, creamed butter, nutmeg, and cayenne, topped with toasted bread crumbs and baked until golden. Serve chilled as an appetizer.

Classic West Indies crab salad marinated in olive oil, vinegar, and ice water with sweet onions. A Gulf Coast favorite with just 6 ingredients that lets fresh crab shine.

Stuffed beef patties with Swiss cheese and ham sealed inside lean ground beef. Ice water in the meat keeps the burgers juicy while the cheese melts into a gooey center.

Hungarian daragaluska: tiny farina dumplings dropped into hot soup. Just butter, eggs, farina, and salt. Light, pillowy, and the classic addition to clear chicken broth.

Sauteed salmon steaks with mustard, butter, and apple cider. A simple 4-ingredient pan-seared fish dinner ready in 25 minutes. Works with any large fish steak.

Italian stromboli with ham, salami, provolone, pepperoni, and mushrooms wrapped in a braided bread loaf. Made easy with frozen bread dough, baked golden, and sliced like a pizza loaf.

Marinated ginger chicken with lemon juice, soy sauce, and double ginger (fresh and ground) soaked overnight then grilled or broiled. Bold flavor, simple prep.

Traditional Irish boiled bacon and cabbage, the real thing. A collar of bacon simmered until tender, cooked alongside quartered cabbage, and served with jacket potatoes and mustard.

Authentic New Mexican chili with cubed round steak (no ground beef), pure New Mexico chile powder, garlic, and water. No tomato, no beans, no filler.

Individual crab ramekins loaded with tender crabmeat, hard-boiled eggs, and a touch of cayenne. Fluffy folded egg whites keep things light while golden breadcrumbs add crunch.