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A honey mustard sauce for dipping homemade chicken fingers or chicken nuggets.

Pureed carrot rhubarb soup with orange juice, served over garlic-rubbed cinnamon sourdough croutons and garnished with fresh chervil. A spring showstopper that keeps guests guessing.

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.

Chicken Marengo: browned thighs braised in white wine with fresh mushrooms, tomato wedges, and thyme. A light, elegant French-inspired skillet dinner ready in one hour.

Whole chicken braised with dried apricots, currants, and apricot brandy until fall-apart tender. Thyme and sliced lemon round out this sweet-savory comfort dish that fills the house with warmth.

Bite-sized baked egg cups loaded with cheddar, Monterey Jack, green chiles, and cumin. Makes 30 mini appetizers that disappear the second they hit the table.

Korean cucumber salad (Oi Namul) with sesame oil, garlic, and a kick of cayenne. A crunchy, nutty banchan side dish that's ready in 45 minutes with no cooking required.

Grilled swordfish steaks marinated in lemon zest, fresh rosemary, and crushed garlic with extra-virgin olive oil. Finished with briny capers and lemon wedges for a bright Mediterranean main course.

A warming Chinese winter soup with mushrooms, spinach, and silky tofu in a tangy sesame-soy broth spiked with hot pepper oil. Vegan, cozy, and ready in 40 minutes.

Homemade Chinese vegetable stock built from dried shiitake mushrooms, ginger, Szechuan peppercorns, leeks, and tamari. A fragrant, vegan-friendly base for soups, stir-fries, and braises.

Boiled wontons tossed in a savory blend of oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil, garnished with fresh scallions. A classic Cantonese dim sum dish (Ho Yau Gon) that's simple and satisfying.

Fresh no-cook salsa with ripe tomatoes, honeydew melon, pineapple, cilantro, and lime juice. A bright, fruity relish for grilled fish or meat that comes together in 20 minutes.

A copycat Swiss Chalet dipping sauce made from scratch with tomato juice, herbs, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and lemon juice. That iconic Canadian rotisserie chicken sauce, ready in 20 minutes on the stovetop.

Cold cellophane noodle salad with soy-ginger marinated chicken, crisp asparagus, and cucumber in a spicy wasabi dressing. A light, refreshing Asian noodle bowl for warm weather.

Collard greens go Thai-style in this quick wok stir-fry with garlic, soy sauce, bean paste, and vegetarian oyster sauce. Swap in bok choy, mustard greens, or broccoli for easy variations.

An easy meatball recipe with ground veal and pork, enriched with barbecue sauce. The tender texture of the meatballs, thanks to the combination of veal and pork, is enhanced by the rich and tangy barbecue sauce, while the beef consomme and onion soup mix add a depth of savory goodness.