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Homemade Thai green curry paste blitzed from fresh jalapenos, Hawaiian chilies, lemongrass, cilantro, garlic, shallots, and shrimp paste. A fiery, fragrant base that runs circles around any jarred version.

Par-cooked balti meat is a Birmingham-curry-house technique: meat simmered with masala paste then frozen for fast curry assembly. A make-ahead British-Indian meal prep base.

Homemade chicken nuggets fried golden in a Parmesan, paprika, and oregano coating. Crispy outside, juicy inside, and miles ahead of frozen. Makes 48 nuggets in just 30 minutes.

Chocolate chip sandwich cookies filled and partly dipped in melted chocolate coating, then sprinkled with chopped almonds. A semi-homemade cookie upgrade from a basic mix.

Very simple cookies made with an almond-meal base. Almonds are high in monounsaturated fats, which have been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. They are also very high in vitamin E (a powerful anti-oxidant), magnesium and potassium (important for maintaining healthy blood pressure).

Low-sugar blender brownies made with applesauce instead of butter and sugar substitute for a lighter treat. Chewy, fudgy, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Grilled baby artichokes piled onto meaty sauteed portobello caps and finished with a drizzle of vinaigrette. A simple, smoky, vegetarian starter that lets a few good ingredients shine.

A quick microwave brownie made with Alba chocolate mix and artificial sweetener for a low-calorie chocolate fix. Mix, microwave for 7 minutes, and you're done. Just 6 simple ingredients.

Homemade mocha coffee mix with instant coffee, hot cocoa mix, powdered creamer, and sugar. Mix a jar, scoop and stir with hot water for an instant cafe mocha.

Microwave turkey method roasts a whole stuffed bird in a floured roasting bag at 70 percent power, rotating and flipping every quarter of the cook time. A fast holiday option without the oven.

Old-fashioned green tomato pickle with a sweet spiced vinegar syrup of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and mace. A multi-day canning project that yields 8 pints.

Open-faced pesto, tomato, and melted cheese sandwich on a roll, broiled until bubbly. Five-minute lunch with bright basil pesto and gooey cheese.

Party lemon bisque is a vintage no-bake chilled dessert: lemon gelatin and partially-frozen sweetened condensed milk whipped into a cloud-light mousse over graham cracker crumbs. Tangy, sweet, and built for a crowd.

Oven baked sweet plantains slice ripe plantains on the bias and roast in a hot oven until golden, caramelized, and candy-sweet. A two-ingredient, no-fry side.

If you love pork chops then you will adore this hearty variation that will have you licking your chops and maybe even your bowl!

Cassata Napoletana layers thin sponge cake with cherry preserves, rich Neapolitan custard, chopped walnuts, and candied fruit. A no-bake Italian celebration cake that chills to set.