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Candied spiced walnuts or pecans coated in orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, and powdered sugar, then baked until dry and crunchy. A festive holiday snack or handmade gift.

Sauteed shrimp with softened fennel, fresh orange zest, basil, and a splash of dry vermouth. This aromatic Mediterranean-inspired seafood dinner is elegant enough for company but ready in under 45 minutes.

Kourabiedes are traditional Greek butter cookies with ground almonds and brandy, dusted heavily in powdered sugar. Fragile, sandy, and meant for celebrations.

Aubergine or Eggplant dip Serve with warm Pita or Lebanese bread

These are always a big hit. Sweet and spicy with crunchy edges and soft chewy center. Mmmm...

Capirotada, the traditional Mexican bread pudding layered with cheese, raisins, and a warm cinnamon-clove syrup. A Lenten dessert that's sweet, savory, and spiced all at once.

Rustic vegetarian stew with carrots, leeks, red potatoes, and briny olives simmered in herbed vegetable broth. A one-pot meal that's naturally low in fat and full of earthy flavor.

Browned chicken pieces simmered with dried lentils, tomatoes, celery, and white wine until everything is meltingly tender. A hearty, protein-packed one-pot meal that practically cooks itself.

A four-ingredient garlic dressing made with plain yogurt, low-fat Italian dressing, Parmesan, and fresh garlic. Light, tangy, and ready in 10 minutes flat.

A chilled Scandinavian-style fruit soup made with berries simmered in warm spices, thickened with cornstarch, and stirred into sour cream and milk. Served cold as a starter or light dessert.

Old-fashioned crystal pickles brined for 8 days then boiled in a sweet spiced vinegar syrup until translucent. A heritage canning recipe with cinnamon, allspice, and cloves.

Old-fashioned mincemeat pie with ground caribou, apple cider, raisins, currants, and warm spices, spiked with brandy. A lattice-topped holiday classic with a wild game twist.

Hearty Greek meat stew simmered with broad beans, tomatoes, red wine, and warm cloves. Tender beef in a rich, rustic broth that fills the house with the smell of a Mediterranean kitchen.

Slow-roasted boneless pork loin basted in a sweet-tart cherry glaze with warm spices and toasted almonds. A stunning centerpiece for Sunday dinner or holiday feasts.

Warm spiced cherry relish simmered with honey, raisins, cider vinegar, and crunchy pecans. The ultimate condiment for roast chicken, duck, or holiday ham.

Penne puttanesca with anchovies, capers, and briny olives in a bold marinara. A classic Italian pasta with big flavor built in one pan, weeknight-fast.