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Pan-fried asparagus spears wrapped in prosciutto, dredged in flour, and dipped in egg for a golden, crispy coating. An elegant Italian appetizer that turns simple asparagus into something special.

Red and golden raspberries marinated in a honeyed raspberry puree. A simple, elegant fruit dessert or topping for ice cream and angel food cake.

Easy pepper steak with thin-sliced beef simmered in onion soup mix, green bell peppers, and a cornstarch-thickened gravy. A simple weeknight stir-fry served over rice.

Isobe zukuri sashimi rolls with fresh fish wrapped in toasted nori seaweed, sliced into bite-sized pieces. A simple Japanese appetizer with dipping sauce.

Grilled baby artichokes piled onto meaty sauteed portobello caps and finished with a drizzle of vinaigrette. A simple, smoky, vegetarian starter that lets a few good ingredients shine.

Winter squash baked with Spanish brown rice, fresh tomatoes, and red bell pepper in one dish. A simple vegetable casserole with just four ingredients.

Misoshiru (Japanese miso soup): the traditional soybean-paste soup built on dashi broth and served with simple garnishes. Two ingredients, endless variations, ready in 15 minutes.

Mangos poached in a brown sugar and cinnamon syrup with vanilla, served cooled over vanilla ice cream. A simple, elegant tropical dessert with warm spice notes.

Simple walnut raisin cake with brown sugar and warm spices, simmered then baked low and slow for moist tender squares ready in an hour.

Traditional Irish cabbage and bacon: savoy cabbage layered with bacon strips and allspice berries, simmered in stock until tender. Simple, hearty, and soul-warming.

Simple butternut squash and apple casserole baked with cinnamon, brown sugar, and apple juice until fork-tender. Just 6 ingredients and naturally low-fat.

A great way to add some spice to your dinner, this simple but tasty recipe will instantly become one of your favorites for dinner.

A simple approach that doesn't complicate the delicate flavors of trout, this recipe yields a delicious and attractive entree with a minimum of preparation.

The 2nd place winner in the Chicago Tribune's 1996 Annual Holiday Cookie Contest, a simple brown-sugar shortbread from Sandra Petrille of Naperville, Illinois.

Old-fashioned Amish pie with a molasses filling topped with crumb topping. Simple, sweet, and reminiscent of shoofly pie without the gooey bottom layer.

Peppery arugula leaves frame a mound of juicy tomato wedges tossed in a tangy mustard vinaigrette for a simple, elegant salad ready in minutes.