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Fresh Bartlett pears cored, stuffed with minced Chinese dates and orange honey, then gently steamed until tender. A traditional Chinese dessert with just three ingredients that's elegant and naturally light.

Rivel soup is a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch egg dumpling soup with tiny flour-and-egg crumbles cooked in broth with corn. Three ingredients, ready in 20 minutes.

Louisiana chicken gumbo with stewing hen, andouille sausage, oysters, and file powder built in a cast iron pot. Browned-hen fond, holy trinity, and oyster liquor give this gumbo serious depth.

Beef sirloin kabobs with tri-color bell peppers and mushrooms in a honey-Dijon-lemon marinade. Broiled or grilled skewers with oregano, served over wild rice.

Chocolate-covered bugs made from caramels, red licorice legs, and melted chocolate chips, decorated with sprinkles and almonds. A fun no-bake Halloween candy project for kids.

Orange-pecan dressing with fresh OJ, honey, chopped pecans, mustard, and celery salt. A fruity, nutty vinaigrette that shakes together in 5 minutes. Great on spinach and grain salads.

Klossel Suppe is a German dumpling soup with light, tender bread crumb dumplings flavored with nutmeg and parsley, simmered in beef broth. Ready in 30 minutes.

Halloween black widow spider muffins with black cream cheese frosting, a red hourglass mark, and licorice string legs. A spooky, fun baking project kids will love.

Mom's beef stroganoff with cubed beef, mushrooms, onions, and sherry in a sour cream sauce thickened with cornstarch. A classic homestyle stroganoff served over noodles.

Roasted vegetable broth made with caramelized onions, carrots, celery, mushrooms, apple, ginger, and herbs. A rich, golden stock built from whatever vegetables you have on hand.

Quick beef stir-fry with currant jelly, Dijon mustard, and frozen mixed vegetables. A sweet-savory weeknight dinner in one skillet, ready in 40 minutes.

Traditional slow cooker baked beans made from dried white beans with molasses, brown sugar, salt pork, and Dijon mustard. Low and slow for 13 hours until thick and smoky.

Roasted pheasant Normandy style, braised in dry sherry and filled with sour cream before a final high-heat browning. Serve with wild rice and mushrooms.

Simple lentil stew with potatoes, carrots, and thyme served over rice. A hearty, budget-friendly one-pot meal that's naturally vegan and high in fiber.

Creole tuna skillet with the holy trinity of onion, green pepper, and celery plus corn. A quick one-pan dinner served over rice with grated Parmesan. Pantry-friendly and ready in 30 minutes.