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Rice pilaf with green peas, bay leaves, and a whole cinnamon stick cooked in the Middle Eastern soaked-rice method. A fragrant vegetarian side with toasted, fluffy grains.

Mint julep syrup concentrate made with creme de menthe, lemonade, and lime juice. Mix 1 part syrup to 5 parts water for a refreshing Southern-style drink.

Strawberry sauce with grenadine, cinnamon, and a dash of hot sauce blended smooth. A sweet-heat dessert topping inspired by Pittsburgh's Union Grill.

Vegetarian stuffed grape leaves (dolmades) with rice, pine nuts, raisins, tomato, and cinnamon. Slow-simmered in olive oil and lemon, served chilled with yogurt-mint dipping sauce.

Elaine's dolmas are vegetarian grape leaves stuffed with brown rice, pine nuts, currants, mint, and dill. A Mediterranean mezze classic made vegan with TVP instead of meat.

Sweet-and-tangy overnight slaw with shredded cabbage, onion, and a hot vinegar-oil dressing poured over and chilled 24 hours. A no-mayo coleslaw that holds up at any picnic or barbecue.

Everyone loves ice tea, so treat your neighbors with this icy drink that will cool you off this summer!

Spicy roasted almonds glazed with sherry, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and Angostura bitters, then tossed with cumin, chili powder, and cayenne. An addictive cocktail party snack.

Retro gelatin salad with shredded carrots, celery, and cabbage set in orange or lime Jello with a splash of lemon. A crunchy, jiggly side dish that chills in just 30 minutes.

Chicken simmered for two hours with carrots, celery, onions, and allspice, then crowned with tangy tomato-mustard dumplings that steam right on top. A slow-cooked Sunday dinner worth every minute.

Fresh cherry sauce simmered with white wine and lemon juice, pureed smooth, then studded with whole cherries. Nutmeg and cayenne add quiet warmth. A make-ahead sauce for pork, duck, or game.

Persian sugar-pickled garlic simmered in red wine vinegar with cloves and black peppercorns. Sweet, tangy, and mellow after a month of refrigerator pickling.

Egg-free lemon muffins made with silken tofu, applesauce, whole wheat flour, and wheat germ. Bright lemon zest and a cinnamon dusting on top. Makes 24 wholesome muffins in 30 minutes.

Jewish-style kasha and mushroom knishes: flaky puff pastry pouches stuffed with toasted buckwheat groats, caramelized onions, and mushrooms. Poppy seed-topped and bite-sized for parties.

Chicken breasts baked low and slow on a bed of three cream soups and uncooked rice until everything is tender and creamy. This hands-off chicken and rice dinner practically cooks itself.

Homebrew ginger mead with 7 pounds of honey, fresh ginger root, and optional fruit additions. Fermented with champagne yeast and aged 3 to 12 months for a smooth, spiced honey wine.