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San Antonio chili made Texas-style with coarse ground beef chuck, no beans, no tomatoes. Slow-simmered with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne, thickened with cornmeal.

Artichoke heart pasta sauce with marinated artichokes, Roma tomatoes, Parmesan, and fresh parsley. The reserved artichoke marinade adds tangy depth to every spoonful.

Sautéed shrimp cocktail with herbes de Provence, served with a golden turmeric yogurt-mustard dipping sauce. An upgraded party appetizer that ditches boiled shrimp and red sauce for something brighter.

Tomato and watermelon salad with cucumber, avocado, fresh herbs, and freshly ground coriander seed in an aged balsamic vinaigrette. A juicy, summery side dish that tastes like August on a plate.

Chicken soup with light, fluffy matzo balls, parsnips, broccoli, and mushrooms in a savory broth. A vegetable-loaded twist on the classic Jewish comfort soup, finished with fresh dill.

Lemon macerated okra with Kalamata olives, garlic, bay, and thyme. Raw okra pods marinate in lemon juice and olive oil for 2 to 3 days, turning into a tangy Mediterranean antipasto snack.

Green tomato relish with onions, red bell peppers, and banana peppers in a tangy white vinegar brine with pickling spices. A classic end-of-season canning recipe that yields 11 pints.

Savory sherry cheese puffs: bite-size choux pastries filled with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, chopped green olives, and a splash of dry sherry. A retro cocktail-party appetizer.

Creamy cheese grits spiked with serrano chiles, red bell pepper, and scallions. A Tex-Mex twist on a Southern classic that's on the table in 30 minutes.

New Orleans red beans and rice cooked low and slow in a crockpot with smoked turkey legs, onion, celery, bay leaves, and hot sauce. Makes enough to freeze multiple family meals.

Phanang Curry Paste (Nam Prik Kaeng Phanang) recipe

Slow-braised pork shoulder shredded and piled into warm flour tortillas with fresh East L.A.-style guacamole, cilantro, onion, and a squeeze of lemon.

Gesztenye kremleves is a silky Hungarian cream of chestnut soup with veal, parsnip, carrot, and celeriac, finished with an egg yolk and cream liaison.

Miris malu is a fiery Sri Lankan fish stew. Cubed fish simmers gently with tamarind, black pepper, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves in a thin, punchy chili-spiked broth.

Diabetic-friendly chocolate chiffon mold lined with ladyfingers and set with gelatin and whipped egg whites. A retro low-fat dessert with light cocoa flavor and elegant presentation.

Mexican-style shrimp fritters: light, souffle-textured chopped shrimp fritters served with a chunky tomato and green chile sauce. Crispy outside, fluffy inside, with real heat.