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This power-breakfast smoothie will be extra smooth if you soak the nuts and oats in water overnight; drain before proceeding.

Try these sprinkled on peanut butter toast or stirred into plain yogurt that's been seasoned with fresh lemon juice and salt.

Luscious salmon glazed in a mixture of sake, mirin, and soy sauce.

Spend some time making this, and you'll have an easy, fast way to add nuanced flavor.

Try this technique on any type of ground meat for an easy rice bowl topper.

Why spend all of that money on a breakfast bowl that you can easily make at home? This hearty, gluten-free bowl takes just minutes to throw together and is absolutely delicious.

This fresh take on tabbouleh eliminates the bulgur entirely and uses the golden seeds of millet instead, which give a nutty, cornlike taste to the salad. (Here's how to master millet). But it's really all about the green herbs: Feel free to add too many!

This steaming version of the classic vodka, cream, and coffee cocktail is especially appealing in winter.

Make this impressive but easy bark for a holiday gathering, gift-giving, or festive snacking.

We've made this classic French spread even easier by using smoked salmon in place of the more traditional poached fish.

Who knew chocolate mousse could be so simple and so fast? Once you have the ingredients on hand, you can put this decadent dessert together in a flash.

Don't be fooled by the simple ingredient list: the combo of pumpkin purée and heavy cream turns into a luxurious pasta sauce with a rich smokiness thanks to Spanish smoked paprika.

Brushing the sponge cake for the Bûche de Noël with this flavored syrup hydrates it and keeps it moist.

Fresh Dill Cucumbers with Lemon

You can cook the eggs a day ahead (keep them chilled), but don’t slice until the first guest rings the doorbell.

You can pluck the herbs ahead of time and chill them wrapped in damp paper towels in airtight bags.

You can substitute braised short rib, pork shoulder, or brisket for the pastrami—if it's fatty and shreddable, it will make a good hash.

Mint, ginger, fennel, and cayenne are known for their digestive properties. Turn this into a spritzer by using club soda instead of water.

Crunchy raw broccoli and brussels sprouts meet their match in a punchy triumvirate of olives, anchovies, and lemon juice.