Time Commitment: 1 hour and 10 minutesWhy I Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser, dairy freeServes: 6

For the uninitiated, cioppino is a stew starring cod, shrimp, scallops, clams and mussels that was invented by an Italian fisherman in San Francisco. Sure, it’s not ham or turkey, but it’s certainly festive—and unexpected. It’s dairy-free as is, but I wouldn’t blame you for finishing each bowl with a swirl of cream.

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