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A fruity wine containing pineapple and orange juice that can add fun to a dinner with guests or a family reunion.

Venison marinated up to 48 hours in red wine, brandy, and aromatic herbs, then baked tender and served with a rich pan gravy, carrots, and onions. A hunter's reward worth the wait.

Smoky roasted eggplant mashed with fresh tomato, garlic, and a splash of red wine vinegar. This Odessa-style eggplant caviar is a rustic Russian appetizer that's just as good spread on pita as it is on dark rye bread.

Nepali daal lentil soup gift package bundles orange lentils, basmati rice, and a homemade curry spice blend into a decorative jar. A thoughtful homemade food gift.

Hot buttered cider spiked with rum and simmered with whole cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and lemon peel. A warming spiked apple drink topped with a melting pat of butter.

Japanese rice porridge (okayu) simmered with white miso, silky tofu, umeboshi plums, spinach, and napa cabbage. Warm, soothing, and soul-restoring on cold days.

Wild game marinade with red wine, juniper berries, vinegar, thyme, and peppercorns. Tenderizes caribou chops and steaks over a 2-day soak. Doubles as a BBQ baste.

Mixed greens with tangerines and fennel tosses baby lettuces with shaved fennel, fresh tangerine segments, and a tangerine-peel rice vinegar dressing. Crisp, bright winter salad.

Kiwi lime marmalade made in the microwave in just 10 minutes. Fresh kiwi, lime zest, lime juice, and sugar cook down into a bright, tangy spread. No canning required.

A hearty post-Thanksgiving chowder with butternut squash, celery root, savoy cabbage, rice, and leftover turkey in a silky pureed broth. Use up those holiday leftovers in 45 minutes flat.

Fried green tomatoes over angel hair pasta with garlic-infused olive oil, Parmesan, and crispy breadcrumbs. A Southern-Italian fusion main that turns unripe garden tomatoes into a proper dinner.

A delicious drink made with lemonade, orange juice and apple cider that's best served steaming hot.

Homemade peppermint liqueur with just vodka, mint extract, and sugar syrup. Steep for two weeks for a smooth, minty after-dinner drink or cocktail mixer.

A bold, no-fuss roasting method where garlic-studded beef gets a high-heat sear, then rests in the closed oven for fork-tender results. Three simple ingredients, one show-stopping centerpiece roast.

Microwave candied pineapple rings simmered in sugar syrup until glossy and transparent, then dried and double-coated in sugar. Just 3 ingredients. A sparkling holiday confection.

Sweet watermelon rind preserves made with a lime water soak, lemon, and ginger in a simple sugar syrup. A two-day heritage canning project that transforms scraps into glistening jars of gold.