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A French-style country pate with veal, pork, liver, and ham studded with toasted pistachios. Warm spices and white wine give it depth. Excellent served hot or cold. Serves 8.

Indian-style barbecued fish skewers marinated in a spiced yogurt paste with garam masala, coriander, ginger, garlic, and cayenne. A tandoori-inspired grilled fish kebab.

Cheese potato chowder with cheddar and blue cheese, ready in 30 minutes using instant potato flakes. A creamy, thick soup with sharp cheese flavor and a tangy blue cheese finish.

India relish with cucumbers, green tomatoes, peppers, and onions in a spiced vinegar brine with turmeric, cinnamon, and mustard seeds. A classic canning recipe.

Pork tenderloin braised in tequila, lime juice, tomatoes, and ground red chile. A mustard-crusted Mexican-inspired one-skillet dinner.

Spinach mousse made with blanched fresh spinach, egg whites and a drizzle of heavy cream, finished with a pinch of nutmeg. Cold, silky, no-cook starter for a French or Creole table.

Crustless broccoli cheese pie, a light vegetarian custard of broccoli, onion, Swiss and Parmesan baked until just set, with a hint of nutmeg. No crust means it is naturally low-carb and gluten-free.

Caprese-style tomato basil and mozzarella salad drizzled with olive oil and cracked black pepper. A fresh no-cook summer salad with only 5 ingredients and 20 minutes of prep.

South Indian vegetable curry with butternut squash, coconut, tamarind, and mustard seed tempering. Tangy, mildly spiced, and perfect with rice.

Italian vegetable stew with eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, bell pepper, and briny black olives. Rustic Southern Italian peasant dish that tastes even better the next day, served hot or at room temperature.

Finnish fish chowder layered with salmon, clams, shrimp, bacon, potatoes, and red cabbage in a milk broth. A hearty Nordic soup that freezes beautifully.

Crayfish etouffee built on a deep buttery base of onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic, simmered with tomato paste, white wine, and tender crayfish tails. The Cajun classic, served over rice. Best made a day ahead.

Slow cooker sweet and sour beef chuck with carrots in a tangy ketchup, brown sugar, and red wine vinegar sauce. Set it in the morning, serve over rice at dinner.

Spicy Mexican bean burgers made with kidney beans, picante sauce, bell pepper, carrot, and chili powder. Oven-baked vegetarian patties for a healthier handheld meal.

Old-fashioned chitlins and hog maw simmered low and slow with celery, onions, green peppers, and red pepper flakes. A soul food classic that takes time but rewards every minute of patience.

Tomato cups marinate fresh tomatoes, green pepper strips, and onion rings in oregano-basil vinaigrette. A simple Italian-style summer salad you toss together in 10 minutes.