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Zhajiang Mian (Chinese pork and noodles in brown bean sauce)
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Zhajiang Mian

Zhajiang mian is a popular, rib-sticking noodle dish from Northern China. It has been compared to the Italian spaghetti bolognese.

Zuiji (Chinese drunken chicken)
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Zuiji

Chinese drunken chicken, or zuiji (醉雞), is a great dish of poached chicken in a boozy rice wine marinade. It makes a delicious addition to any buffet table or party spread.

Bowl of lentil soup
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Zuppa di Lenticchie

Lentil soup is an easy dish to throw together and hearty enough to make a full meal. Perfect for vegetarians, zuppa di lenticchie is the Italian version.

Rumtopf (German rum-soaked fruit dessert)
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Rumtopf

Begun in the spring, boozy Rumtopf, or "rum pot," is a German Christmastime favorite. Fresh seasonal fruits are sweetened with sugar, layered in a pot and soaked with rum.

A bowl of rogan josh
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Rogan Josh

Rogan josh is a classic of Kashmiri cuisine. Some preparations are very lavish, with lots of sweet spices and liberal amounts of cream.

Fresh pomegranate molasses
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Rob-e Anar

Known in English as pomegranate molasses, pomegranate syrup or pomegranate concentrate, this ruby red syrup with a deep, luxurious flavor a key ingredient in the cuisine of Iran.

Roasted pumpkin seeds
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted pumpkin seeds are a Halloween favorite, and making them is a great activity for kids. Turn making them into a family tradition every year at pumpkin-carving time.

Beautifully roasted holiday turkey
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Roast Turkey with Pan Gravy

Roast turkey is so central to American Thanksgiving that the holiday is often referred to as Turkey Day. The two-step roasting method in this recipe produces a golden-brown turkey with tender, moist breast meat.

Roast prime rib of beef
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Roast Prime Rib

Originally an English Sunday dinner made with a cheap cut of meat, prime rib these days is more often a special occasion meal made with top-quality cuts.