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Friendship fruit starter ferments pineapple, peaches, apricots, and cherries in brandy and sugar for three weeks. A boozy heirloom base for cakes, ice cream, or gifting.

An easy homemade pizza sauce from a can of whole tomatoes, garlic, and basil, with optional tomato paste for body. Simmer 15 minutes for bright and fresh or up to an hour for thick and deep. No jarred sauce needed.

Slow-simmered corned beef brisket finished under the broiler with a sticky honey-Dijon and orange juice glaze. Tender, tangy, and caramelized, this is a St. Patrick's Day showpiece that serves 8.

Preserved grape vine leaves for making dolmades all year. Fresh-picked early-summer leaves get bundled, blanched in salted water, then packed into jars with rock salt brine for long-term pantry storage.

Homemade fresh tomato juice from ripe tomatoes with oregano, thyme, and a squeeze of lemon. No-cook, low calorie, and ready in 15 minutes.

Three-ingredient bread machine bread made with just flour, water, and yeast. No sugar, no fat, no oil. A lean, simple loaf for calorie-conscious bakers.

Five-grain hot cereal with brown rice, barley, millet, rye, and wheat berries cooked with dried apricots. A hearty whole-grain breakfast with natural sweetness.

Pan-fried fish fillets in a Latin-style island sauce with tomatoes, olives, green pepper, vinegar, and bay leaf. A Veracruz-inspired one-pan dinner.

Asparagus and pimento side dish steams fresh asparagus and tops with lime juice, pimento, and pine nuts. A 10-minute Mediterranean-leaning side that works hot or chilled.

Sausage-stuffed mushrooms: caps filled with hot Italian sausage seasoned with fennel and red pepper, bound with a creamy bechamel, studded with olives and topped with Parmesan, then baked until bubbling and browned. A standout party appetizer.

Sadza, the staple Zimbabwean corn porridge made from white cornmeal and water. Two ingredients, one pot, and a thick, starchy side that's the foundation of Southern African meals.

Turkey noodle soup made from scratch with homemade bone broth, zucchini, carrots, and herbs. A from-the-carcass soup that turns leftover turkey bones into a rich, clear broth.

Vegetarian stuffed cabbage rolls filled with grated potato, rice, and dill, slow-cooked in a tomato, apple, and ginger sauce. A hearty, meat-free crockpot dinner.

Mild blender salsa with tomatoes, banana peppers, cilantro, onion, and garlic. No heat, no cooking, no fuss. Just blend and serve.

Chocolate mud frosting made by melting chocolate chips with milk in the microwave, then blending with corn syrup and vanilla. A glossy, fudgy four-ingredient frosting with no butter or powdered sugar.

Oven-baked fruit compote of dried apricots, apples, peaches, and raisins slow-cooked with honey, fresh lemon, and orange slices. Serve warm or chilled as a naturally sweet dessert.