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Classic sour cream and mayo dill dip with Worcestershire, hot sauce, and onion flakes. A savory, herbaceous party dip for raw veggies that takes 10 minutes to stir together.

This relish is based on a prize-winning English recipe of more than a generation ago. It is less sweet than traditional chutneys; most of its sweetness comes not from sugar, but from apples, dates, and parsnips. I generally use Winesap apples but any well-flavored, crisp eating apple will do.

Smoked ham and cheese stuffed mushrooms pack mushroom caps with a wine-deglazed ham, garlic, and breadcrumb filling, then broil under melted Monterey Jack for a savory two-bite party appetizer.

Lighter broccoli cheddar soup made with low-fat yogurt, reduced-fat cheddar, and low-salt chicken broth. Pureed smooth and creamy without the heavy cream.

Paul Prudhomme's black muffins: dark, deeply molasses-rich whole wheat muffins studded with toasted pecans. A Cajun bakery treat with a crumb that's almost gingerbread.

A simple vegetarian buckwheat and rice bake with fresh tomatoes, onion, and basil. Simmered on the stove, then baked until firm. Budget-friendly whole grain comfort in 45 minutes.

Earthy mushrooms, crispy bacon, and cream cheese blend with herbs and breadcrumbs to form a rich, spreadable pâté that's perfect for entertaining, best served chilled with crackers or toast points.

Citrus shrimp salad: shrimp poached in orange-sherry-rosemary broth, chilled, and tossed with grapefruit, oranges, lettuce, and toasted sesame seeds. Bright, low-fat main-dish salad.

Baked spaghetti squash with melted Monterey Jack, sauteed bell peppers, onions, Italian herbs, and black olives. A cheesy, low-carb vegetarian casserole the whole family will love.

Famous Cuban-style black beans and rice with mashed garlic-cumin-vinegar finishing paste. Vegan, diabetic-friendly, fat-free. Slow-simmered beans served over hot rice for a classic comfort plate.

This delicious breakfast sandwich takes no time to make, and it has all the nutritions you need before lunch. No excuse to skip your breakfast.

Tender beef short ribs get a head start in the microwave, then hit the grill for smoky, charred edges and sticky honey-chili glaze. Ready in under an hour with a quick ketchup-based barbecue marinade.

This is a sweet/tart accompaniment to mild main dishes, or a not-too-sweet dessert with slices of pound cake.

Flaky cod fillets nestle in a bright tomato-wine sauce spiked with garlic and thyme, then finish in the oven with tender wilted spinach for a light, protein-packed dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

Bouillabaisse loaded with red snapper, shrimp, scallops, clams, and oysters in a saffron and orange-zest tomato broth. The Provencal seafood stew that defines Marseille kitchens, served with garlic bread and rouille.

Middle Eastern-style lamb hand pies with pine nuts, mint, and lemon zest baked in biscuit dough. Served with a cool minted yogurt dipping sauce.