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Microwave Parmesan tomatoes topped with butter, grated Parmesan, oregano, and parsley. A 5-minute side dish using just 5 ingredients and ripe summer tomatoes.

Neptune Gazpacho blends tomato and clam juice with cucumber, avocado, and fresh dill, topped with shrimp for a chilled no-cook seafood soup.

Miniature bagels made from scratch with a proper boil-then-bake method, topped with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or onion flakes. Bite-sized, chewy bagels that freeze beautifully.

Lemon roll-out cookies with sour cream, lemon zest and lemon extract, brushed with fresh lemon juice before baking. Tender citrus shortbread for tea trays and gift tins.

Kasha kugel: baked Jewish casserole of toasted buckwheat groats with apples, cottage cheese, yogurt, honey, and cinnamon. Healthier whole-grain take on the classic sweet kugel.

Mississippi mud poke cake with German chocolate cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, caramel sauce, Cool Whip, and crushed Heath bars. Easy make-ahead dessert that chills overnight.

Vegan eggplant bake layered with a savory nutritional yeast and tahini sauce. Sliced eggplant and sauteed onions in a creamy, dairy-free, cheese-like sauce with tamari and basil.

Red bell pepper soup pureed with potato, carrot, rosemary, and fennel for a vibrant, smooth bowl. Soy sauce adds umami depth. Naturally vegan.

Thai peanut lime dipping sauce with soy sauce, rice vinegar, fresh cilantro, and chili sauce. No-cook, five minutes, and pairs with satay, spring rolls, or grilled meats.

Apple pie with a twist: cinnamon Red Hots melt into the filling with walnuts and a crumbled pie crust topping. Bubbling, spicy-sweet, and utterly irresistible.

Potato-pear salad with thinly sliced boiled potatoes and fresh pears in a simple oil and vinegar dressing. Serve warm or chilled on a bed of romaine.

Salmon scallops pounded paper-thin, flash-cooked in seconds, and served over wilted garlicky spinach with a bright lemon-parsley pan sauce. French bistro technique for sky-high quality dinner.

Zucchini halves loaded with a savory ground beef, rice, and fresh dill filling, smothered in spaghetti sauce and Parmesan breadcrumbs. A hearty Italian-style dinner that feeds a crowd.

Apple-cherry pie with a flaky shortening crust, quick tapioca thickener, and a nutmeg-sugar finish. The tart cherries brighten up classic apple pie in a way plain apples never do.

Cranberry and Granny Smith apple pie with nutmeg in a double crust. Tart cranberries burst against sweet apples for a festive holiday pie with gorgeous ruby-red filling.

These treats are super easy to make and are great to have on hand. For variety you can add mint chocolate chips, mini marshmallows or chopped banana. They do not melt as quickly as some frozen treats.