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Oil-free granola with oats, wheat flakes, rye flakes, bran, dried fruits, cashews, and sunflower seeds bound with honey and vanilla. A low-fat, crunchy homemade breakfast cereal.

Rose and poppy seed pasta with shell pasta, sweated onion rings, garlic, and fresh rose petals tossed in just before serving. A vegan floral pasta dish that's simple and elegant.

These eggplant rolls are from Apulia, the region that forms the heel of the Italian boot. They make a wonderful antipasto or a delicious luncheon dish. Serve at room temperature to enjoy their fullest flavor.

Sautéed green beans and cherry tomatoes with garlic and balsamic. A quick one-pan side dish ready in 15 minutes, with seared beans and jammy blistered tomatoes.

Blender salsa with canned whole tomatoes, five jalapenos, cilantro, onion, and garlic powder. A chunky-smooth Mexican salsa with serious heat, ready in 10 minutes.

Rhubarb raisin crumble topped with maple walnut granola, sweetened with strawberry preserves and orange zest. A naturally sweetened, no-fuss spring dessert baked from a cold oven.

Spanish meatball soup (albondegas) with beef stock, tomato sauce, potatoes, carrots, and celery: hearty broth with tender meatballs and chunked vegetables, garnished with green onions.

This summer appetizer is a great starter of the meal, they are so easy to make, and they are so delicious, also they are very handy to pick up, so great serve them at a party.

Homemade all-purpose seasoning blend with parmesan, sesame seeds, paprika, and poppy seeds. Shake it on fish, meat, vegetables, or salads for instant savory depth.

Vegetarian potato sausages stuffed with mushrooms, scallions, and Parmesan, then pan-fried golden. Meatless British-style banger that holds its shape and crisps on the outside.

Sauteed broccoli rabe (rapini) with garlic and onion in olive oil. A quick Italian-style side dish with a bold, peppery bite that pairs with grilled meats.

Cilantro pesto pasta with pine nuts, Parmesan, and poppy seeds tossed through spinach fettuccine. A fresh twist on classic basil pesto ready in 20 minutes.

Tomato and zucchini gratin: thin slices fanned and overlapped, showered with a herby Parmesan breadcrumb topping, drizzled with olive oil, and baked until golden. A rustic summer-garden side dish.

Old-fashioned baked beans made from dried navy beans with salt pork, molasses, brown sugar, and pure maple syrup. Slow-baked for 5-7 hours until the sauce turns thick and the pork rind crisps up.

Linguine tossed with fresh spring vegetables including asparagus, broccoli, snow peas, mushrooms, and leeks. A light, veggie-packed pasta dish that puts the season's best produce front and center.

A big-batch Southern chow-chow relish made with half-ripe tomatoes, celery, green peppers, and onions in a tangy brown sugar and vinegar brine. Cures for 6 weeks before serving.