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Greek stuffed grape leaves (dolmades) filled with ground lamb, pine nuts, fresh mint, parsley, and lemon juice, then baked in water until tender. A classic Mediterranean appetizer.

While Schwartz describes the name for this Israeli dish as slightly pretentious, he notes that it won a cooking competition and found its way onto the menus of five star hotels. He recommends serving it over a bed or bulgur pilaf.

Silky eggplant slices fried golden, then chilled in a spiced tomato bath with cinnamon, mint, and red pepper flakes. This Afghan salad tastes bright, tangy, and just a little bit dangerous.

Sweet lassi blended with plain yogurt, ice water, lemon juice, and sugar, topped with crushed cumin seeds. A cooling Indian yogurt drink ready in minutes.

Vanilla-marinated fresh strawberries topped with a billowy meringue and whipped topping cloud. A no-bake, sugar-free dessert that feels indulgent at a fraction of the calories.

Tomato kachumber with fresh mint, ginger, lime juice, and popped black mustard seeds. A tangy Indian tomato salad that adds bright, cool contrast to any curry or dal.

Crispy deep-fried samosas with spiced curried meat filling wrapped in homemade pastry. Seasoned with garam masala, fresh ginger, and mint, these golden triangles shatter at first bite.

Rainbow meringue torte: four crisp meringue discs layered with chocolate, mint chip, and strawberry ice cream, topped with whipped cream and toasted almonds. A make-ahead frozen showpiece dessert.

Fresh papaya relish with red onion, bell pepper, chile, lime juice, and mint. A bright, vegan condiment for grilled fish, tacos, or chicken.

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.

Poached eggs on toasted brioche with cream cheese and smoked salmon, drizzled with a homemade orange hollandaise sauce. An elegant eggs Benedict twist for brunch.

Vellirikkai thogayal is a South Indian cucumber chutney with mustard seeds, urad dal, methi, dried red chilies, and sesame oil. A tangy, crunchy condiment for rice.

Try this dish that brings memories from the Eastern Hemisphere and a taste you will love.

Summer pudding-style fruit cake lined with sponge cake and packed with kirsch-soaked strawberries, blackberries, cherries, and currants. Chilled overnight and unmolded.

Kipper pate slices layer creamy smoked fish on golden puff pastry, finished with a cool cucumber-mint dressing. A British appetizer that handles a dinner party with quiet confidence.

Yum Hoi Mang-Pu, a Thai mussel salad tossed with lemongrass, shallots, fresh mint, fiery bird's-eye chilies, lime juice, and fish sauce. Crisp, fiery, and sour, served over lettuce as a starter.