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Nutty spinach dip with creamy ranch dressing, frozen spinach, dry vegetable soup mix, and chopped walnuts. A no-cook party dip that doubles as a stuffed mushroom filling.

Brazilian-style sauteed collard greens (couve) for feijoada. Finely shredded collards cooked quick with onion in shortening, a traditional side for Brazil's national black bean stew.

Marinated spiced olives with lemon, garlic, dried chilies, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and allspice in olive oil. A no-cook appetizer that improves over a week of marinating.

Fresh homemade salsa casera with chopped tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, and oregano. No cooking required, and it keeps in the fridge for up to a week. Puro sabor mexicano.

Slow-simmered spaghetti sauce with ground beef, three types of tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, and chili powder. Two hours of uncovered cooking builds deep, rich flavor.

Crunchy angel hair coleslaw tossed with red, green, and jalapeno peppers in a tangy lime-vinegar dressing. A light, no-cook side dish that's ready in about 10 minutes.

A hearty Scottish cock-a-leekie soup simmered low and slow with leeks, chicken breast, carrots, and celery in rich broth. Finished with an egg yolk liaison for silky body. Serves 6 to 8.

Breakfast sundae layers nonfat yogurt, fresh fruit, granola and raisins in a sundae dish for a no-cook morning bowl. Five-minute parfait that turns leftover fruit into breakfast.

Stuffed jalapeno peppers with a creamy filling of cream cheese, boiled eggs, mayonnaise, onion, and garlic salt. A no-cook, chilled appetizer with tangy heat in every bite.

New Orleans red beans and rice cooked low and slow in a crockpot with smoked turkey legs, onion, celery, bay leaves, and hot sauce. Makes enough to freeze multiple family meals.

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Two fresh mint condiments in one recipe: a cool yogurt dip with honey and orange zest, plus a zippy pineapple relish with whole grain mustard. Both come together in 15 minutes with zero cooking.

Simple orzo with fresh parsley and oil, cooked al dente. A quick 3-ingredient pasta side dish that pairs with nearly anything.

Texas-style venison chili simmered with beer, chili powder, cumin, and masa. No beans, no tomatoes, just slow-cooked wild game heat thickened to a rich, spoonable stew.

Marinated olives steeped with lemon, fresh thyme, rosemary and slivered garlic in good olive oil. A no-cook, make-ahead appetizer that gets better as it sits. Serve with warm crusty bread.

Fresh cilantro salsa with chopped tomatoes, serrano or jalapeno chile, garlic, onion, and red wine vinegar. A no-cook Mexican pico de gallo that doubles as a guacamole base.