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Manhattan Island clam chowder is the tomato-based East Coast chowder: littleneck clams steamed open, then simmered in white wine and fresh tomato broth with pork fatback, potatoes, and cracker crumb thickening.

Baked tomatoes with Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and thyme. A 3-ingredient Italian side dish that comes together in 30 minutes and pairs with almost any main course.

Italian-style tomato sauce simmered with kelp seaweed (alaria or laminaria), garlic, oregano, and Worcestershire. A mineral-rich, umami-packed sauce for spaghetti, meatballs, or browned meat.

Crystal-clear salmon consomme with poached prawns, salmon flakes, carrot flowers, and a splash of sherry. Classic raft-clarified technique for an elegant first course.

Pickled pineapple meringue freezes a meringue with pink-peppercorn-pickled pineapple, almonds, and cream, then plates with raspberry sauce and dramatic chocolate spires. Restaurant-style frozen dessert.

Lentil and wheat berry salad tossed with fresh vegetables and herbs in a fat-free red wine vinegar dressing. High-fiber, vegan, and endlessly customizable with whatever produce you have on hand.

This recipe is decorated like the American flag and delivers lots of servings to feed a crowd. Perfect for flag day or the 4th of July.

Deep-fried apple fritters with diced apples in a simple egg batter, served with a homemade maple-brown sugar syrup. Crispy outside, tender and fruity inside.

Tagliatelle with poached salmon and a cream cheese horseradish dill sauce, finished with bright herbs for a pasta dinner that tastes like a smoked salmon bagel in bowl form. Ready in 40 minutes.

If you cannot find fresh peaches, use frozen ones (they will further thicken the smoothie). Peaches were first cultivated in China where they are considered a symbol of immortality and friendship. Nutritionally, they are a good source of selenium and vitamins A and C. Chia seeds are not only a complete protein, but supply the much needed omega-3 fatty acids missing from so many modern diets.

Homemade orange sherbet with fresh orange juice, lemon juice, whipped cream, and beaten egg white. No ice cream maker needed, just an ice cube tray and a freezer.

With the sauce prepared in advance, this colorful dish makes a quick entree for two, good served over fluffy rice.

Pineapple-walnut dip: creamed cottage cheese and sour cream blended with crushed pineapple, toasted walnuts, and lemon. A versatile sweet-savory dip for fruit, cookies, or chicken.

Pork tenderloin stuffed with cilantro-lime pesto, pepper jack cheese, and toasted pine nuts, tied and roasted until juicy. A bold, Mexican-inspired stuffed pork roast.

A succulent dish made with Hito fish that's simmered to perfection in a tasty sauce.

Chilled prawn salad with melon balls, strawberries, avocado, and celery in a fresh strawberry-orange dressing. A light, elegant appetizer that's naturally low in fat and ready in 30 minutes with no cooking.