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Kazakh rice combines ground lamb, slivered almonds, and dried apricots, dates, and prunes with garlic and onion in one pilaf-style pot. A Central Asian sweet-savory main or side.

Crispy phyllo Parmesan straws layered with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and a hint of cayenne, baked golden in 10 minutes. A light, low-fat cocktail snack made with pantry staples.

Pasta with black beans and spinach in jarred pasta sauce, topped with Parmesan. A protein-packed vegetarian dinner using pantry staples and frozen spinach, ready in 25 minutes.

Saffron pasta with sugar snap peas, Parmesan, and black pepper. A minimalist five-ingredient pasta dish where the golden saffron and crisp spring peas do all the talking.

French onion soup scaled for catering with slow-cooked onions in beef stock topped with toasted bread and Parmesan. A large-batch recipe built for feeding a crowd.

Moroccan-style charoset balls made with dates, raisins, walnuts, and sweet Passover wine. Bite-sized, naturally sweet fruit and nut confections for the Seder table.

Warm baked apple chunks with dates, cinnamon, and apple juice, drizzled with raspberry fruit spread and topped with crunchy granola. A cozy, wholesome breakfast.

I created my raw food Chocolate Ganache Fudge Sauce for all the chocoholics I know (including me!), but I never miss a chance to introduce people to my rich, nutty Caramel Sauce.

Quick shrimp Alfredo built on frozen Alfredo pasta and vegetables, stirred together with cooked shrimp, mushrooms, and grated Parmesan. Weeknight dinner ready in 15 minutes.

Microwave tomato soup made from canned condensed tomato soup, finished with grated Parmesan. Ready in 8 minutes for a tureen or 3 minutes per mug, the easiest hot lunch in the recipe box.

Crispy oven-baked potatoes coated in crushed cornflakes, Parmesan, paprika, and garlic salt. A crunchy, golden side dish with no deep frying needed.

Creamy farina porridge with chopped dates, vanilla, and cinnamon made with skim milk. A warm, naturally sweetened breakfast that's diabetic-friendly and ready in under 10 minutes.

Blended dried fruit pudding made with peaches, apricots, dates, and pineapple soaked in lemon juice. A naturally sweet no-cook dessert with no added sugar.

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Pomegranate Ariel with jewel-toned pomegranate seeds, currants, and slivered almonds under a blended papaya-orange sauce. A no-cook tropical fruit dessert served in goblets.

Three-ingredient primavera cream sauce with heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan melted into a silky coating for pasta or spring vegetables. Quick Italian-style white sauce ready in 10 minutes.