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Memphis-style dry rub for ribs with paprika, cayenne, green peppercorns, and Jamaican allspice. A 12-spice blend with real heat and smoky depth. No sauce needed.

Stacked hamburger patties layered with melted American cheese and onion rings, baked in a casserole dish with a splash of milk. A retro weeknight dinner the kids will love.

Apple pie topped with halved marshmallows that brown into golden, gooey peaks under a slow second bake. Tart apples, just sugar and nutmeg, no top crust. The midcentury trick that turns weeknight apple pie into something special.

Peach fizz blends canned peaches with limeade, peach gelatin, and tonic water for a bubbly, fruity punch. A batch cocktail-style drink that serves 12 from one pitcher.

A very quick, easy, and delicious summertime dinner!

Vegan mincemeat pie uses steamed tempeh as the meat-free base alongside apples, raisins, currants, dates, pecans, and maple syrup. Whole wheat pastry crust keeps the holiday classic plant-based.

Caramel cinnamon muffins baked over butter and brown sugar that melts into a sticky, caramel-like bottom. Flip them out warm for a gooey, cinnamon-spiced breakfast treat.

Homemade Banana Milk blends one banana with water and a hint of vanilla into a smooth, naturally sweet, dairy-free drink. Two ingredients, 5 minutes, no added sugar.

Spicy couscous with curry, cumin, and cinnamon, tossed with sauteed tomatoes and green onions. A fragrant 15-minute side dish or light main course.

Brazilian-style tuna casserole with fresh tomatoes, black olives, capers, and anchovies tossed with pasta and baked under a golden Parmesan breadcrumb crust. Not your average tuna noodle bake.

Homemade golden peach butter with cinnamon, cloves, and lemon zest. Slow-simmered from ripe peaches and water bath canned for pantry storage. A beautiful holiday gift or toast topper.

People who do not like ordinary pate seem to love this one. Vary the herbs and substitute the vegetables as you wish. Serve with water crackers, thick slices of crusty French bread, thin slices of whole wheat bread, or unsalted whole wheat crackers. May be frozen.

Blueberries in black pepper Syrah syrup soaks fresh berries in a reduced red-wine syrup laced with vanilla and freshly cracked black pepper. A sophisticated make-ahead dessert for dinner parties.

Salmon au poivre: fresh salmon (or tuna) steaks pressed with crushed peppercorns and brushed with olive oil, then broiled or grilled. Three ingredients, French steakhouse technique, 30 minutes.

Low calorie clam dip made with cottage cheese instead of cream cheese, canned clams, chives, and thyme. A lighter take on classic clam dip that's ready in 5 minutes.

Classic Poires Belle Helene with whole pears poached in vanilla syrup, served with vanilla ice cream and warm homemade chocolate sauce. An elegant French dessert.