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Shahi dal is a royal Indian lentil dish with pigeon peas simmered in whole spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, then finished with a ghee-fried onion tadka. Vegetarian comfort food served over rice.

Three cheese polenta pie with a crisp baked polenta crust filled with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A vegetarian Italian-inspired savory pie perfect for brunch or a light main dish.

Saffron-laced pastina salad with pine nuts, currants, fresh mint, and orange blossom water. A fragrant Middle Eastern-inspired room temperature pasta side dish with turmeric and cumin.

Homemade manicotti with fresh pasta dough, ricotta and mozzarella stuffing, and meat sauce. Rolled, filled, and baked for a classic Italian comfort meal.

Minestrone Parmesan: Italian vegetable and pasta soup loaded with smoked ham, chickpeas, spinach, and garden vegetables in a rich beef broth. Finished with grated Parmesan.

Open-faced crab sandwiches loaded with Swiss cheese, crumbled bacon, slivered almonds, and a tangy sour cream spread, broiled until golden and bubbly. Ready in 30 minutes.

Summer vegetable spaghetti tossed with zucchini, yellow squash and green beans in a light tomato sauce with a pinch of chili powder. Low in fat, no oil needed, and just as good served cold as a pasta salad.

Grilled pork tenderloin basted in a Hawaiian-style sauce with brown and yellow mustard, horseradish, honey, brown sugar, and grilled pineapple rings on the side.

Spaghetti with shrimp and mushrooms tossed in a creamy egg, Parmesan, and mustard sauce. A carbonara-style pasta with stir-fried shrimp, scallions, and optional anchovy paste.

Warm rice and barley salad with shrimp, butter-toasted almonds, raisins, and a Dijon vinaigrette. A hearty grain salad cooked entirely in the microwave and served on lettuce.

Packed with vegetables, this puffy frittata makes a comforting meatless supper on a cold winter night.

Classic boeuf bourguignonne with beef marinated in red wine, braised until fork-tender, then finished with caramelized pearl onions, mushrooms, and ripe tomatoes. The crown jewel of French comfort cooking.

Vegan millet soup with cauliflower, mushrooms, carrots, and fresh herbs in a soy milk broth with tamari and nutritional yeast. A creamy, protein-rich plant-based soup ready in 30 minutes.

Wok-fried rice stick noodles with chicken, shrimp, barbecued pork, snow peas, and dried mushrooms in a curry-soy sauce. An authentic Singapore noodle dish ready in 30 minutes.

Tuna pizza with homemade dough, fresh tomato sauce, pine nuts, and basil. An Italian-style pizza from scratch with a slow-rise crust and Mediterranean toppings.

Scotch black bun, a traditional Scottish Hogmanay fruitcake wrapped in buttery shortcrust pastry and packed with raisins, almonds, brandy, and warm spices. A rich celebration centerpiece.