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Christmas compote jam blends dried figs, dates, apricots, three nuts, and candied orange in a quince-juice base spiced with cinnamon, clove, cardamom, and star anise. A three-day European holiday preserve worth every step.

Portobello, basil, and tomato sandwich (PBT) on garlic-rubbed grilled sourdough with a lemony mayo spread. A vegetarian take on the BLT with meaty grilled mushrooms instead of bacon.

Jalapeno and red pepper corn sticks made with blue cornmeal, baked in a cast iron mold until golden and crispy. A spicy, colorful twist on classic cornbread.

Poppy seed fruited slaw tosses shredded cabbage and carrots with juicy orange segments, halved red grapes, and a tangy poppy seed-cider vinaigrette. A sweet-savory summer side for picnics and barbecues.

Homemade bagels using hot roll mix, boiled then baked with an egg wash and poppy or sesame seeds. A shortcut method that still delivers chewy, golden bagels without a long rise.

Lamb Marsala: shoulder chops dredged, browned, and slow-braised in Marsala wine with mushrooms until fork-tender, then served over golden braised winter squash. A rich, cozy autumn twist on chicken marsala.

French stuffed duck legs and sliced breast with blueberry gastrique sauce. Duck thighs filled with a veal, pork, and giblet forcemeat, served with seared aiguillettes.

Grand Marnier chocolate pecan torte: a flourless ground-pecan chocolate cake laced with orange liqueur, glazed with silky chocolate ganache, and crowned with whipped cream rosettes and fresh orange slices. A showpiece dinner party dessert.

Deep-fried cucumber slices double-coated in cracker crumbs and egg for a crispy, golden side dish. An unexpected way to cook cucumbers that's ready in 20 minutes.

Another favorite recipe, courtesy of Grandma. Serve over hot cooked rice and topped with chow mein noodles.

Cream cheese and sour cream filled crepes topped with strawberries flambeed in strawberry liqueur and kirsch. A Brennan's classic that brings the drama.

Red and yellow pepper tart layers slow-stewed sweet peppers, provolone, and black olives in a savory custard over a pesto-painted crust. A colorful vegetarian tart that eats like the Mediterranean on a plate.

Homemade pork and turkey sausages or burgers with garlic, paprika, and a hint of ground cloves. Just six ingredients, no casings needed, and three cooking options.

Eggnog mousse with rum, brandy, nutmeg, and whipped cream set with gelatin. A light, airy holiday dessert topped with crushed peppermint candies that tastes like eggnog in cloud form.

Classic German apple kuchen with a tender lemon-scented shortbread crust, apple and golden raisin filling spiced with cinnamon, and a lattice top dusted with powdered sugar. A traditional homestyle dessert bar.

Ruth's Whiskey Ice Box Cake is a no-bake vintage dessert: whiskey-spiked gelatin mousse layered between split ladyfingers and chilled overnight in a springform pan. A make-ahead showstopper.