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Ground pork seasoned with red curry paste, lemongrass, coriander seeds, and fish sauce, stuffed into casings and grilled until charred and juicy. Serve with sticky rice for a true Thai feast.

Pasta with spinach pesto made from fresh spinach, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil pureed smooth. A milder, more affordable twist on traditional basil pesto that freezes well for up to 6 weeks.

Chunky avocado soup blends creamy pureed avocado with milk and chicken broth, then layers in diced corn, cucumber, tomato, and jalapeño. Chilled Mexican-style summer soup.

Cranberry raisin squares with a double pastry crust and fruity filling baked until golden. A slab-style hand pie cut into bars, great for holiday dessert trays and potlucks.

Fudge truffle cheesecake assembly with chocolate ganache filling, hand-rolled cocoa truffle ring and white chocolate drizzle. Bakery-level showstopper dessert.

Katirikkai thogyal is a smoky South Indian eggplant chutney made with roasted eggplant, urad dal, dried red chilies, tamarind, and a pinch of hing. Coarsely blended and served alongside rice and ghee.

Tender asparagus spears served on a smoky roasted red pepper puree with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and fresh thyme. A vibrant, diabetic-friendly vegetable side dish.

Golden baked calzones stuffed with smoked turkey, ricotta, spinach, Parmesan and fresh tomato slices. Ready in 30 minutes using store-bought pizza dough. Freezer-friendly for easy meal prep.

Irish cider sauce for oat-coated herrings, made from a butter-flour roux thinned with apple cider and finished with cream. A traditional accompaniment for fried fish.

Maple sponge cake with just 4 ingredients: maple syrup, eggs, flour, and optional vanilla. A light, airy tube cake with no butter, no sugar, sweetened entirely by real maple syrup.

Savoury filled cheese muffins built on a Bisquick base with sauteed carrot, celery and onion, sharp cheddar, and a deviled ham filling. A handheld breakfast or brunch muffin with surprising vegetable depth.

Creamy shrimp spread blended with cream cheese, mayo, lemon juice, and dill. A quick food processor appetizer for crackers or rye bread, ready in minutes.

Wendy Lindsey of Wauwatosa sent this winning no-bake cookie, which any date and coconut lover will find irresistible.

Quick pork stir-fry using store-bought Kimchee (from a Korean store).

Soba noodle and cucumber salad with daikon sprouts and seared ahi tuna. A cold Japanese-style noodle plate finished with chile oil drizzle. Light, fresh, restaurant-style.

Tea and lemon ice made with strong brewed tea, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, and a splash of carbonated water for lightness. A refreshing frozen dessert you can make without an ice cream maker.