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Smoke-at-home beef brisket with simple salt and pepper rub, cooked low and slow over oak or hickory chips for 8 to 9 hours. The Texas-style technique that turns tough muscle into fall-apart tender.

Pollo alla Diavola, the devil's chicken from Tuscany. Chili-infused olive oil marinated chicken halves grilled hot over charcoal until deeply charred.

Shashlik lamb kebabs marinated overnight in olive oil and chopped onions, then broiled until charred and tender. A simple Central Asian skewer recipe with just five ingredients and bold results.

New Mexico chile salve is a simple spice paste of ground green chile, hot paprika, coriander, and oil. Rub it on beef, pork, or poultry before grilling for bold Southwestern heat.

Italian rice with fresh artichokes sauteed in olive oil until tender and caramelized. Just six ingredients for a simple, rustic side dish with short-grain rice.

Shallot soup with watercress simmered in water for a pure, delicate broth with no cream or stock. Just five ingredients for an elegant, naturally vegan French-style soup.

Sauteed shredded zucchini tossed with dry-browned onions in cast iron for a fast, light vegetable side dish with caramelized flavor and tender bite.

Two-ingredient garlic cucumber relish pulsed in a food processor and drained through a coffee filter. A fresh, low-calorie condiment for grilled meats, sandwiches, and fish.

Homemade beet pasta dough with a stunning ruby-red color from fresh beet puree. Just four ingredients, no eggs, and endlessly versatile for any pasta shape you want to roll.

A honey mustard sauce for dipping homemade chicken fingers or chicken nuggets.

Artichokes truffle style - paper-thin artichoke slivers fried in olive oil until golden and crisp, using the same technique applied to truffles. A simple Italian Roman preparation.

Easy couscous from instant pearls and butter, ready in 15 minutes. Boil water or broth, stir, cover, and let stand off the heat for tender, fluffy couscous as a quick side or salad base.

Mexican tortilla stack layered with seasoned pork tenderloin, kidney beans, corn, and melted cheddar between crispy fried tortillas. A bold cumin-and-chili filling meets a cool cilantro sour cream for one hearty pan dinner.

Fresh asparagus spears roasted with extra-virgin olive oil, sliced garlic, and parsley. Tender and golden in just 10 minutes. The easiest spring side dish.

Caribbean shrimp sautéed with a warm spice rub, fresh mango, white wine, orange juice, cilantro, and toasted coconut. Tropical, vibrant, and on the table in 35 minutes.

Southern-style cornbread dressing loaded with crumbled cornbread, savory chicken broth, celery, and onions. Low-fat, diabetic-friendly, and baked until golden. A classic Thanksgiving side dish the whole family will love.