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Slow-simmered pinto beans with smoky ham hocks, onion, and garlic. Soaked overnight and cooked low until creamy and tender, this Southern classic is comfort food at its most honest and satisfying.

This is a quick and easy dish that uses ingredients you probably have on hand.

Crab-apple jelly made with just two ingredients: fresh crabapples and sugar. No added pectin needed because crabapples are naturally high in pectin. A classic old-fashioned preserve with a gorgeous ruby color.

Classic southern Italian marinara sauce with fresh Roma tomatoes, garlic browned in extra-virgin olive oil, and basil stirred in at the end. Just 6 ingredients, freezer-friendly.

Five-spice chicken thighs in a soy, sherry, ginger, and brown sugar sauce, cooked in the microwave in 30 minutes. The pan juices thicken into a glossy sauce spooned right over the top.

Greek potato salad with dried tomatoes: roasted potatoes and concentrated tomatoes tossed in a bright lemon-and-olive-oil dressing, then chilled. A no-mayo Mediterranean side served cool.

Vegetarian stuffed grape leaves (dolma) filled with brown rice, dill, cinnamon, allspice, and a hint of peppermint. Meatless dolma simmered in lemon broth, served hot or cold as a make-ahead appetizer.

Lasagna Sarde is a Sardinian-style pasta with lobster, saffron, potatoes, overripe tomatoes, and white wine tossed with fettuccine. A rustic Italian seafood pasta that celebrates simple, bold ingredients.

Sesame Pork Tidbits with Sweet and Sour Sauce recipe

Fresh strawberry pie with whole berries standing upright in a glossy cornstarch glaze inside a baked pie shell. Topped with whipped cream for a stunning summer dessert.

Lentil lasagna layers red lentils, broccoli, mushrooms and corn with no-boil spinach noodles, finished with a vegan cheeze sauce of soy milk, nutritional yeast and turmeric. Dairy-free, hearty and weeknight-friendly.

Southern Sunshine is a citrusy cocktail punch made with Southern Comfort, fresh orange juice, lemon juice, and bubbly lemon-lime soda. Bright, boozy, and built for a crowd.

Classic Italian stuffed artichokes filled with garlicky breadcrumb stuffing and olive oil. Tender leaves pull away to reveal savory herbs in every bite.

Crispy vegetable turnovers with potato, cauliflower, carrots, and peas in a matzo meal crust. These samoosi make 20 golden appetizers that are vegetarian-friendly.

Spam Western bean soup: a tangy sweet-sour tomato broth with pinto beans, carrots, chili sauce, and cubed Spam. Pantry-friendly comfort, ready in an hour from a stocked cupboard.

Vegetarian pasta sauce with tomato paste, mushrooms, oregano, basil, and Parmesan. A simple from-scratch marinara for macaroni using pantry staples.