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The sauce here is no kin whatsoever to the ketchupy stuff that too often swamps cold seafood; it's a good bet with cold shrimp or crabmeat, too.

Thai eggplant and tender lentils stir-fry with garlic, chilies, and fresh mint in this fragrant vegetarian dish spiked with fish sauce for umami depth.

Rigatoni alla vodka with flambed vodka, heavy cream, tomato sauce, prosciutto, and Asiago cheese. A rich, spicy pink sauce tossed with fresh basil and parsley.

A vegetarian black-eyed pea salad tossed in a bold dressing of sambuca, fresh basil, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar. The anise-kissed liqueur gives this bean salad an unexpected, aromatic twist you won't find anywhere else.

Crustless feta spinach quiche, a lighter quiche skipping the pastry, with sauteed spinach and onion, tangy feta, and a touch of cayenne in a fluffy egg custard. Easy, lower-carb, and protein-packed.

This is a low-calory and vegetarian pizza, light and tasty, you don't worry about fat, calories, enjoy it.

Pork tenderloin marinated 24 hours in bourbon, honey, fresh ginger, and sage, then smoke-roasted over fruitwood coals. Sticky, smoky, and fork-tender.

Smooth blended avocado salsa with cilantro, hot sauce, and a splash of soy sauce for umami depth. A vegan, versatile sauce that works as a dip, drizzle, or topping in 10 minutes.

Herb-packed chicken spaghetti sauce with oregano, basil, marjoram, and rosemary simmered in tomato paste and sauce. Make it in the microwave for a quick dinner or on the stovetop for deeper flavor.

A lower-fat version of traditional meat loaf made with ground beef. Could also be baked as patties with cooking time adjusted.

Ginger and pineapple are a great pair, ginger really enhances the flavor of pineapple, also gives a bit zing.

Japanese steakhouse-style ginger dressing with sesame oil, rice vinegar, and fresh ginger. Blender-easy salad dressing ready in 5 minutes for restaurant flavor at home.

Grilled baby artichoke and white bean salad with thyme, red onion, and a lemon-Dijon vinaigrette with olives. A make-ahead Mediterranean side that improves as it sits in the fridge.

Key lime pie without eggs, made with sweetened condensed milk, fresh key lime juice, and folded-in whipped cream. No-bake, no-bake-and-chill, just whip and fridge in a graham cracker crust.

Chipotle mussels steamed with garlic and orange zest in a smoky reduced broth, topped with homemade orange mayonnaise and fresh cilantro.

Peach cantaloupe soup blends ripe summer fruit with orange juice and a pinch of nutmeg into a chilled puree, topped with fresh blueberries. Light dairy-free starter or dessert.