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Pickled nasturtium seeds brined in salt water, layered with tarragon and horseradish, then preserved in spiced white wine vinegar. A peppery homemade caper substitute.

Mom's homemade bread rolls with a soft, pillowy crumb from a simple milk and shortening dough. Three rises build deep flavor and airy texture in these old-fashioned dinner rolls.

Raspberry pecan thumbprint cookies spiced with cinnamon and allspice, filled with seedless raspberry jam and topped with chopped pecans. Better the next day.

German Brussels sprouts simmered in beer until tender, drained, and tossed with butter and salt. A traditional Bavarian side dish where the beer adds malty sweetness and tames the bitterness.

Quick sharp cheddar and onion pizzas on prebaked Italian bread shells with Roma tomatoes, black olives, and red onion. Ready in under 20 minutes for a fast weeknight dinner or snack.

Orzo salad with sun-dried tomatoes, red bell pepper, olives, and scallions in a mustard red wine vinaigrette. A light, Mediterranean-style cold pasta salad for potlucks and picnics.

Microwave broccoli spears topped with a creamy lemon-ginger butter sauce made from scratch. A fast vegetable side dish with bright citrus flavor.

Chocolate-covered bugs made from caramels, red licorice legs, and melted chocolate chips, decorated with sprinkles and almonds. A fun no-bake Halloween candy project for kids.

Fresh Indonesian relish with lime, tomatoes, onions, basil, and chili peppers. This bright, no-cook condiment takes 15 minutes to prep and develops incredible flavor as it sits.

Homemade turkey gravy from pan drippings and giblet broth, thickened with flour and loaded with chopped giblets. The essential Thanksgiving gravy recipe.

Nutty cheese brulee: warm Brie drizzled with fruit or chocolate ice cream topping and a scatter of toasted pecans, microwaved until soft and served with crackers and fresh fruit. A 3-minute appetizer.

Paper-thin cucumber slices with creamy goat cheese, lemon juice, and hazelnut oil. An elegant, no-cook salad where ingredient quality is everything. Simple, refined, and fresh.

Stacked crepe tower layered with spinach, ricotta, smoked ham, and roasted red peppers, baked under cheese sauce and Parmesan. A stunning make-ahead centerpiece.

Layered Mexican dip with mashed avocado, picante sauce, black olives, sour cream, and Monterey Jack cheese. A no-cook party appetizer served with tortilla chips.

The classic Sidecar cocktail: brandy, triple sec, and fresh lemon juice shaken and strained into a chilled glass with a lemon twist. A bright, balanced brandy sour that's been a cocktail-hour staple since the 1920s.

Creamy cheese grits spiked with serrano chiles, red bell pepper, and scallions. A Tex-Mex twist on a Southern classic that's on the table in 30 minutes.