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Veal brisket braised with Marsala wine, button mushrooms, dried porcini, and 8 cloves of garlic until fork-tender. A make-ahead main that improves over 3 days in the fridge.

Traditional tea biscuits with a jam-filled center and a ring-shaped top creating a ruby jewel effect. These tender shortcake-style biscuits are perfect for afternoon tea.

Lighter New York cheesecake made with homemade yogurt cheese instead of cream cheese. Sweetened with honey and thickened with arrowroot for a smooth, guilt-free slice on a graham cracker crust.

Swiss steak with tenderized round steak, sweet onions, mushrooms, and a tomato-mushroom gravy braise. Old-school comfort cooking that turns tough cuts fork-tender.

Sawmill cake with no eggs and no dairy, just cocoa, vinegar, and margarine for a moist, dark chocolate sheet cake. The Depression-era one-bowl dessert born from pantry shortages.

Vegan date walnut muffins built on a sticky date-water paste with brown sugar and crunchy walnuts folded in. No eggs, no dairy, just 12 tender muffins in 45 minutes.

Indian egg curry with hard-boiled eggs in a creamy curry sauce spooned over toasted English muffins. A quick, protein-packed breakfast or brunch ready in 25 minutes.

A traditional Welsh double-crust rhubarb tart with spiced lard pastry scented with cinnamon and mixed spice. Dead simple, properly old-fashioned, and adaptable to any seasonal fruit.

Hearty garbanzo bean soup with carrots, celery, onion, and lemon juice, finished with a swirl of sour cream and fresh dill. A creamy Mediterranean-leaning bowl.

Pork chops with apples in a sweet-and-sour sauce of red wine vinegar, honey, chicken broth, and tomato paste. A French-inspired skillet dinner in 40 minutes.

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Russian tea cakes (also called Mexican wedding cookies): buttery nut-studded shortbread balls rolled twice in powdered sugar. A classic holiday cookie tin staple in 30 minutes.

Fudgy mint chocolate crinkle cookies coated in powdered sugar with crackled tops. Makes 3 dozen chewy cookies with cool minty flavor in just 30 minutes.

This Lemony Veal Piccata main dish comes together quickly, combining tender veal cutlets with a zesty lemon and caper sauce. The veal is lightly coated in flour and sautéed until golden brown, then served with a sauce made from white wine, lemon, and capers. This classic recipe balances tangy and savory flavors for a delicious meal that is sure to please.

Quick apple scones with chopped apple, sweet raisins, and warm cinnamon. Built like a pie crust with vegetable shortening and apple juice, no dairy required, ready in 30 minutes.

Flaky tuna and broccoli pie in a homemade cornmeal crust with creamy Parmesan filling seasoned with dill. A budget-friendly dinner that feeds six from pantry staples.