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Sweet spinach tart with wine-steamed spinach cooked in rosewater, sugar, and cinnamon, filled into a pie shell and topped with fresh sliced strawberries. A medieval-inspired dessert that's surprisingly beautiful.

Chocolate applesauce bread baked in mason jars for a charming homemade gift. Moist cocoa cake with a hint of almond, sealed fresh right from the oven.

Stir-fried tofu or beef with onions tosses pressed tofu (or sliced flank steak) in a sherry-soy-ginger marinade, then wok-cooks with caramelized onions and garlic.

Vegetarian sloppy joes made with chopped soybeans in a tangy ketchup sauce with chili powder, vinegar, and dry mustard. A protein-packed meatless sandwich ready in 15 minutes.

Orange-scented zucchini bread brightened with both orange zest and orange extract, studded with pecans. A lighter quick bread with no added oil for a tender, citrusy crumb.

Thai sticky rice with sweet coconut milk sauce and fresh mango. Glutinous rice soaked overnight, steamed, and dressed in warm coconut cream for a classic Southeast Asian dessert.

Pecan shortbread cookies shaped into little ovals and rolled in powdered sugar. Only 4 ingredients, no eggs, mixed by hand, and they melt in your mouth. A Mexican wedding cookie cousin that makes 4 dozen.

Orange and onion salad with romaine, mandarin oranges, and toasted almonds in a homemade tarragon-Dijon vinaigrette emulsified with egg yolk. Bright, crunchy, and tangy.

French-style vegetable stew with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and green pepper simmered in a Dutch oven. A ratatouille-inspired one-pot dish ready in under an hour.

Vegetarian tofu pot pie with crispy seasoned tofu, mushroom gravy, peas, and carrots in a whole wheat crust with wheat germ. Homemade from filling to flaky crust.

Microwave scalloped oysters: a holiday-table classic shortcut with shucked oysters, breadcrumbs, celery, and a splash of cream baked together in a covered casserole. Ready in 20 minutes, no oven required.

Easy apple bundt cake with cinnamon-layered fresh apples, orange juice, and no eggs or butter. A one-bowl brunch cake that looks impressive with minimal fuss.

Chicken cacciatore braised in tomatoes, tomato paste, and pearl onions with garlic and bay leaf. Classic Italian hunter-style chicken simmered until fork-tender in a rich tomato sauce.

Vegan tofu breakfast scramble with mushrooms, red pepper, and onions in a savory miso-turmeric sauce. A hearty, egg-free morning meal loaded with vegetables.

Rice cereal trail mix with crispy rice chocolate bars, banana chips, roasted peanuts, chocolate candies, and raisins. A no-cook, kid-friendly snack mix that stores well in an airtight container.

Free-form apple tart made with store-bought pie crust, thinly sliced Golden Delicious apples, cinnamon sugar, and a warm apricot jam glaze. Rustic, simple, and gorgeous.