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Grilled skewered shiitake, bell pepper and tomato

Whole caps of shiitake, chunks of bell pepper and diced tomatoes are tossed in olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper (yes, essentially a salad dressing), skewered and grilled over charcoal.

Too plain? The smoky flavor and aroma will surprise you.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 3 people

Beef brisket BBQ and mashed potato spring rolls

Sweet-salty-tangy beef brisket BBQ and mashed potatoes make a delightful meal. But envelope the two in a crispy wrapper and you triple the delight.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 24 spring rolls

Spinach and cheese breakfast muffins

Combine all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour, throw in scallions and spinach, stir in cheeses — cheddar for sharpness and pepper Jack for bite — and you have a delicious breakfast. They're great for afternoon tea too.

Cook time: 25

Servings: 12 medium muffins

Brain hemorrhage cocktail

Served as a scary Halloween drink, brain hemorrhage relies on specific gravity to form the distinct layers. The “brain” is the effect of the curdling of the cream component in Bailey’s Irish Cream when it hits the pool of peach schnapps.

Cook time: 0

Servings: 1 glass

Lasagna roll-ups with crumbled sausage in tomato sauce

A party dish to make everyone gasp with delight! It looks pretty fancy, I know, but if you feel it's too much work to prepare lasagna this way, know that all the preparation can be done a day ahead.

Cook time: 40

Servings: 4 people