Puff pastry is spread with fig jam and grated Manchego cheese, cut into strips, twisted into elegant straws, egg-washed, and baked at 400 degrees until flaky and golden. These sweet-savory, crunchy pastry straws make a stunning yet effortless appetizer that pairs beautifully with cocktails and conversation.
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Spiced lamb meatballs seasoned with coriander, cumin, and cinnamon, grilled in a basket and served on charred naan with a grilled tomato sauce and crumbled feta. A Mediterranean-inspired flatbread made entirely on the grill that brings bold, aromatic flavor to an all-day grilling session.

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Cubed rib-eye steak is browned and simmered with poblanos, bell peppers, Anaheim peppers, serranos, chipotle puree, lager, pinto and kidney beans, and sweet corn. This multi-pepper, steak-house-quality chili builds serious heat from four different chile varieties while the tender rib-eye makes every bowl feel like an indulgence.

A crisp-shelled, marshmallow-centered meringue is baked low and slow, then topped with silky orange curd, vanilla whipped cream, jewel-toned clementine and grapefruit wheels, and a shower of lime zest. This stunning, layered pavlova is a show-stopping centerpiece dessert for an elegant ladies' dinner or any special celebration.

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