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Linzer torte builds a press-in almond and clove dough into a tart shell, then crowns with raspberry preserves, fresh berries, sliced almonds, and a powdered sugar dust. Austrian classic from the city of Linz.

Steak au poivre, sirloin pressed with a bold crust of cracked peppercorns, chilled overnight, then seared and oven-finished. Sliced thin and brushed with a bright lemon butter, this is French pepper steak done simply.

Rabbit with tomatoes and herbs: bacon-wrapped pieces rubbed with thyme and garlic, browned then simmered in a fresh tomato sauce. A rustic European-style dinner ready in 50 minutes.

Authentic Mexican black beans slow-simmered with salt pork, garlic, and epazote herb. Rich, velvety beans perfect as a side dish for tacos or served over rice for a hearty meal.

Silky baked shrimp custard with baby shrimp, fresh ginger, dry sherry, and fish sauce, topped with toasted sesame seeds. An elegant Asian-inspired appetizer or light main that's smooth, savory, and surprisingly simple to make.

A fondue-style Swiss cheese dip melted in white wine with brandy, smoked ham, garlic, and a dusting of nutmeg. Ready in 25 minutes and built for a crowd.

Green beans, carrots, and potatoes simmered in a spicy berbere and niter kebbeh sauce with tomatoes. This hearty Ethiopian vegetable w'et is vegetarian comfort food meant for scooping with injera.

Homemade vegetarian pizza with a quick-rise yeast dough, soy sauce glaze, fresh vegetables, and low-fat mozzarella. Individual-sized rounds bake up golden and crispy.

Vegetarian beans bourguignonne with pinto beans, red wine, mushrooms, and root vegetables in a thyme-scented tomato broth. A meatless spin on the French classic.

Classic baked graham cracker crust with just 3 ingredients. Press into a 9-inch pie plate, bake 8 minutes, and you have a crisp, buttery base ready for cheesecake, key lime pie, or any chilled filling.

Thin, crisp Swedish cookies brushed with egg white, dusted with cinnamon-clove sugar, and topped with a whole almond pressed into each one. Lemon zest brightens the buttery dough. Ready in 25 minutes, makes 2 dozen.

Traditional British coconut ice with a white and pink layered look. Just sugar, water, desiccated coconut, and vanilla cooked to soft-ball stage and pressed into squares. A classic Christmas sweet that's dead simple to make.

Old-fashioned sugar cookies made with butter and oil for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crumb. Rolled in sugar and pressed flat, these bake up with soft centers and lightly crisp edges. Makes 3 dozen.

Outrageously oatmeal bread is a soft, lightly sweet bread machine loaf with rolled oats, a spoon of applesauce, and a drizzle of honey. Dump everything in, press start, and wake up to a tender sandwich loaf.

Three-layer ribbon cookies with cherry, chocolate, and poppy seed stripes pressed into a loaf pan, chilled overnight, then sliced and baked. Bakery-window prettiness from a single dough. The classic icebox cookie for holiday tins.

Lemon cookie sandwiches with bright lemon-zest filling pressed between crisp slice-and-bake butter rounds. The tops are brushed with egg white and chopped nuts for sparkle. A classic icebox cookie for the Christmas tray.