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Whole wheat cinnamon buns with a peanut butter, honey, and applesauce filling studded with raisins. No butter or eggs in the dough for a healthier spin on a breakfast favorite.

Traditional Spanish black bean soup simmered all day with green peppers, garlic, oregano, bay leaves, and olive oil. Thick, hearty, and naturally vegan. Serve over rice.

Pork chops baked over sliced potatoes in cream of mushroom soup and milk. A classic one-dish comfort meal that practically cooks itself in the oven.

No-cook Thai peanut sauce with smooth peanut butter, soy sauce, rice and cider vinegars, sugar, and a drop of sesame oil. A 10-minute dip for satay, noodles, or spring rolls.

Fourth of July grilled Cornish hens split lengthwise and basted with a lemon-garlic-Italian dressing marinade. Backyard BBQ centerpiece that feeds eight for summer holidays.

[NOTE: for a no sugar variation, substitute same amount of white grape juice concentrate or apple juice concentrate for brown sugar.]

Lean ostrich steak sliced thin and stir-fried with fresh tomatoes, bell pepper, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. A low-fat, high-protein alternative to beef that cooks in minutes.

Braised brisket slow-cooked in cranberry sauce, French onion soup, ketchup, and ginger ale. A sweet-savory Jewish holiday brisket that practically cooks itself. Just 5 ingredients.

A fast, easy chocolate frosting made from cocoa powder, sugar, and a splash of boiling water beaten with margarine until creamy. A quick, dairy-free way to frost any cake with real chocolate flavor.

Sicilian pasta con le sarde with fresh sardines, sweet currants, toasted pine nuts, fennel, and crispy breadcrumbs. Authentic Italian coastal flavor.

Cooked red tomato salsa made from pureed Roma tomatoes, sauteed onions, jalapenos, and garlic, then simmered until thick. Versatile for chips, red rice, or chilaquiles.

Bread machine whole wheat loaf with molasses, wheat germ, and flat beer for deep flavor and hearty texture. Healthy sandwich bread bakes hands-free.

A lighter chocolate mousse made with low-calorie pudding mix, skim milk, and whipped egg whites sweetened with fructose. A hint of Grand Marnier adds elegance to this diabetic-friendly dessert that still feels like a treat.

Hawaiian venison: sweet-and-sour stir fry with cubed deer steak, green bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and a tangy pineapple-soy sauce. A clever way to cook the deer in the freezer.

Rhubarb strawberry pie with fresh orange juice, orange zest, and marmalade in a lattice-topped deep dish crust, thickened with instant tapioca. A spring classic with a bright citrus twist.

Kookie Cookies: no-bake peanut butter corn chip bars with corn syrup and sugar. A salty-sweet, crunchy 4-ingredient treat that kids can help make in 15 minutes.