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Chewy ginger molasses cookies with crackly, sugar-dusted tops and a warm hit of ginger and cinnamon. Brown sugar and molasses keep them soft in the center with crisp, sparkly edges.

Quick, easy marinated ginger beef strips. Asian inspired steak strips glazed in a ginger honey soy sauce with green peppers served over rice.

Dried figs simmered in orange juice, Grand Marnier, and ground ginger, then dipped in melted chocolate. An elegant no-bake confection for holiday candy trays.

Lemon chive pepper muffins with fresh lemon zest, chopped chives, and coarsely ground black pepper. A savory-sweet quick bread that pairs with soups and salads.

Jalapeno chocolate cream cake with semi-sweet chocolate, Kahlua, ground almonds, and cinnamon. A rich, fudgy, intentionally underbaked cake with a slow jalapeno heat finish.

Seasoned ground beef, crunchy tortilla chips, black beans, and sharp cheddar piled high on shredded lettuce with a creamy salsa dressing. Three steps, under 20 minutes, feeds a crowd.

Thai tapioca soup with ground pork, crab meat, garlic, and fish sauce in a savory pork broth. Silky tapioca pearls thicken this fragrant bowl, served over lettuce with fresh cilantro.

Petite Boules are white chocolate truffles spiked with Frangelico, dipped in tempered semisweet chocolate, and rolled in ground toasted hazelnuts. An elegant, handmade confection for gifting or dessert.

Healthy meat loaf packed with sauteed cabbage, shredded carrots, and potatoes mixed into lean ground beef with whole wheat bread crumbs. More vegetable than meat, baked covered then uncovered for a golden crust.

Ground chicken breast meat ring baked in a fluted bundt pan with spaghetti sauce mix, bell peppers, and onions. A lighter meatloaf with an impressive ring shape.

Glazed plum bundt cake with chopped fresh plums, walnuts, cinnamon, and a warm brown sugar glaze. A late-summer fruit cake with juicy plum pockets and a tender, oil-based crumb.

The combination of black beans and sweet potato gives these brownies a moreish, moist quality. These are great for kids as they contain no added sugar or trans-fats (you may wish to omit the coffee and substitute cacao powder if serving to youngsters, though).

Buttery cocoa crescent cookies loaded with ground pecans and rolled in powdered sugar. Melt-in-your-mouth tender with a deep chocolate twist on the classic Mexican wedding cookie. Makes about 3.5 dozen.

Tender chicken meatballs made from ground chicken breast, onion, and parsley, then simmered right in a fresh blended tomato sauce and served over spaghetti. A light, kid-friendly take on meatballs.

Sautéed brussels sprouts glazed with tangy balsamic vinegar, garlic, and a touch of butter. A crowd-pleasing 30-minute vegetable side dish with 60+ rave reviews.

Apple brownies loaded with chopped Granny Smith apples, walnuts, and cinnamon, baked in a sheet pan and cut into squares. A spiced apple bar dessert that tastes like a cross between a cake brownie and an apple cake.