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Marinated eggplant in olive oil: salt-pressed, vinegar-soaked strips layered with garlic, oregano, and chile in extra-virgin oil. An Italian antipasto that gets better for months.
Snouts and beans: a playful Halloween twist on franks and beans, where knockwurst is carved into curling 'snouts' and simmered with jazzed-up barbecue baked beans. A fun, kid-approved party dish.
Quick couscous bowl: pearl couscous steeped in chicken broth, topped with sauteed zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and a can of minestrone. 20-minute pantry dinner that feels homemade.
Carrot raisin salad tosses grated carrots with crushed pineapple, plump raisins, and a yogurt-mayo dressing, then crowns it with shredded coconut. The retro diner side dish that still earns its place at every potluck.
Vegetarian Chinese boiled dumplings (shwei jow) with handmade wrappers and a tofu, mushroom, and lily bud filling. Served with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce. Makes 24.
Baby greens tossed with ripe mango and red bell pepper, dressed in a spicy ginger-raisin vinaigrette blended with cilantro and green chile. A bright, low-calorie salad bursting with tropical flavor.
Good way to cook steak with BBQ beans, tastes really very great.
Crisp raw cauliflower florets and fresh spinach ribbons tossed in a garlicky white wine vinaigrette with dry mustard and basil, finished with crunchy slivered almonds. A light, no-cook side salad ready in 20 minutes.
Pan-seared lamb loin chops pressed with a garlic-parsley rub, served over a Greek-style couscous salad with tomato, cucumber, feta, and fresh dill. A bright Mediterranean dinner ready in 25 minutes.
Old-fashioned chocolate fudge made with unsweetened chocolate and evaporated milk using the soft-ball candy method. Creamy, dense, and ready in under an hour with an optional peanut butter swirl.
Quick 20-minute red beans and rice with canned kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning. Sauté onions, celery, and red peppers, simmer with spices, and spoon over brown rice for easy weeknight comfort.
A diabetic-friendly cherry pie made with unsweetened cherries, sugar substitute, and a hint of almond extract. Includes a homemade whipped topping from scratch using skim milk powder.
Crunchy nacho cheese chips layered with shredded chicken, corn, melted cheese, and a creamy soup sauce baked until bubbly. This crowd-pleasing casserole is pure weeknight comfort food.
Cottage cheese Jello salad with dry orange Jello powder, crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, and whipped cream. No boiling, no setting time. A fluffy, creamy retro potluck side ready in 10 minutes.
Grilled ham steak marinated in ginger ale, orange juice, brown sugar, and warm spices. A sweet-tangy glaze that caramelizes on the grill for a sticky, golden crust.
Smooth, creamy avocado and raisin dip blended with lime juice in just 5 minutes. The raisins add a sweet chewiness that makes this a surprising twist on guacamole. Scoop it up with chips, crackers, or raw veggies.