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Grilled fruit kabobs brushed with maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, bitters, and red pepper flakes. Sweet, smoky, and spicy summer dessert ready in 30 minutes.

Smoky chipotle black bean soup built from dried beans, cumin, oregano, and a bruised-cilantro bouquet. Finished with sherry, lime, and part-pureed for creamy-chunky texture.

Non-alcoholic mock champagne punch with grapefruit juice, orange juice, simple syrup, grenadine, and ginger ale. A sparkling party drink for celebrations and showers.

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.

Greek souvlaki with lamb or pork marinated overnight in olive oil, lemon, white wine, garlic, and oregano then grilled on skewers. Includes a smart make-ahead method for parties.

Greek-style green beans and potatoes braised slow in tomato until meltingly tender, finished with a fresh hit of mint. A vegan side or light main that's even better the longer it simmers.

A single-serving vegetable calzone stuffed with stir-fried veggies and cheddar cheese sauce, folded in pizza dough and baked golden. Quick, easy, and vegetarian.

Brown rice cooked in beef broth for deep savory flavor, then tossed with sauteed mushrooms and chopped scallions. Four ingredients, 20 minutes, and a side dish that punches well above its weight.

Smoked chicken soup with chipotle peppers and basmati rice for a spicy, smoky one-pot meal. Simple ingredients, bold Southwestern heat in every spoonful.

Indian lentil sandwich spread mashes cooked lentils with coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger, and garlic for a high-protein, low-fat vegan filling. Ready in 10 minutes.

Chicken Yassa from Senegal: lemon-marinated chicken broiled and simmered with caramelized onions, olives, habanero, and carrots. A tangy, savory West African classic served over rice.

Tropical fruit salsa with diced mango, papaya, and avocado, brightened with lime, cilantro, jalapeño, and ginger. No-cook side for grilled fish, chicken, or chips.

Doctored ketchup spiked with garlic, hot sauce, liquid smoke, and minced peppers. Turns the cheapest store-bought ketchup into a smoky, chunky table sauce with a kick.

Apple pie topped with marshmallow meringue instead of a top crust. Cinnamon-spiced apples baked in a flaky shell, finished with fluffy marshmallow cream and egg white topping browned to golden.

Broiled snapper fillets and caramelized bananas topped with fresh orange juice, zesty chili peppers, and red onion. A tropical, low-fat dinner that's on the table in 20 minutes flat. Squeeze lime over everything.

This is a sweet/tart accompaniment to mild main dishes, or a not-too-sweet dessert with slices of pound cake.