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Freezer-friendly spinach balls with herb stuffing, Parmesan, garlic, and eggs that bake from frozen in 20 minutes. Make 50 bite-sized appetizers ahead and pull them out whenever company shows up.

Pesto grilled chicken marinated in homemade basil pesto with pine nuts, Parmesan, and garlic. Make the pesto fresh and grill for smoky, herb-crusted results.

Buttered egg noodles tossed with toasted almonds and poppy seeds. Simple 15-minute side dish perfect for pairing with pork roast.

Halibut piccata broiled with Parmesan and served with a white wine, lemon, and caper sauce. A lighter fish take on classic chicken piccata ready in 30 minutes.

Warm Caesar potato salad with red-skinned potatoes tossed in Caesar dressing and Parmesan, served over romaine with bacon and croutons. Ready in 30 minutes.

Indian-style stuffed okra pan-fried with cumin, turmeric, chili, and lemon. This bharwa bhindi is ready in 20 minutes and makes a vibrant, no-slime vegetable side dish.

Easy toasted pecans coat halves in melted margarine, oven-toast them golden, then finish with a salt sprinkle. Three ingredients, snackable in under 30 minutes, holiday gift jar ready.

Quick Southwestern roll-ups with roast beef, cheddar, salsa, and shredded lettuce wrapped in flour tortillas. A 10-minute no-cook lunch or snack.

Provencal garlic soup with potatoes, saffron, sage, and thyme, strained and served over French bread with grated Parmesan. Simple, fragrant, and warming.

Marinated venison roast soaked overnight in spiced vinegar and brandy, larded with salt pork and slow-roasted until tender. Finished with a glossy currant jelly pan gravy. A classic hunter's table centerpiece.

Crisp almond meringue base layered with homemade golden syrup toffee cream, billowy whipped cream, and a dusting of cocoa. An elegant British-style cake with a nearly gluten-free base.

Chicken livers cooked in schmaltz with shallots, mushrooms, and warm spices, then pureed with cognac into a silky, spreadable mousse. A French-inspired appetizer with serious sophistication.

Creamy garlic soup simmers a whole bulb of garlic with herbs, then thickens with an egg yolk and olive oil liaison for rich, velvety body. Served with toasted baguette rounds and grated Swiss cheese.

Ranch-style fajitas with flank steak marinated overnight in ranch dressing mix, lime juice, and cumin. Grilled, sliced thin, and rolled in warm flour tortillas.

Saffron garlic potato soup: a Provencal-style aigo bouido with a whole head of garlic, fresh herbs, saffron threads, and diced potatoes. Served over French bread with melted parmesan.

Homemade pecan butter made from butter-toasted pecans ground with honey, soy sauce, and salt. A rich Southern-style nut butter with a sweet-savory depth.