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Moroccan chickpea soup blends pureed chickpeas with tahini, lemon, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne for a creamy, protein-rich vegan soup ready in 30 minutes.

Mama's chicken cacciatore: paprika-dusted chicken browned in olive oil, then braised in dry Marsala with crushed plum tomatoes, carrots, celery, and peppers. Italian comfort food the way Madre made it.

Swordfish Provencale braised in a French bouquet garni-perfumed tomato sauce with mushrooms, peppers, and white wine. A classic southern French main dish topped with pimentos and capers.

Savory crustless eggplant quiche loaded with tomatoes, mushrooms, Italian herbs, and two cheeses. A hearty vegetarian main dish that's lighter than it looks.

Spicy black bean burgers with jalapeño, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Pan-fried vegetarian patties with crispy edges and a tender, chunky center.

Baked ziti casserole loaded with Italian sausage, mushrooms, and green peppers in a creamy cheddar and Parmesan sauce. Bubbly, golden, and ready for a crowd.

Oysters and wild rice casserole, a Southern holiday-style bake with plump oysters, nutty wild rice, sage, thyme, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping.

Room temperature pasta primavera with green and white fettuccine, prosciutto, snow peas, and a raspberry vinegar dressing. Finished with Parmesan and citrus zest.

Mexican-style hand-shredded beef brisket: rubbed with garlic, onion, oregano, and cumin, foil-roasted then broiled. The foundation for tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.

Microwave meatloaf shapes seasoned ground beef into a ring around an inverted custard cup and cooks in 15 minutes flat. A weeknight shortcut for tender meatloaf without firing up the oven.

Flaky cod fillets nestle in a bright tomato-wine sauce spiked with garlic and thyme, then finish in the oven with tender wilted spinach for a light, protein-packed dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

Lean ground turkey simmered in a bold tomato sauce with hot pepper and oregano, stirred into nutty brown rice. A Portuguese-inspired one-pot meal that feeds a crowd.

Spam and Swiss cheese quiche pie with a flaky shell, cubed Spam, onion, and a custard of eggs and heavy cream. A retro pantry dinner that turns canned ham into a crowd-pleasing main.

This succulent Eastern dish has a unique spicy taste that will have you begging for a second helping.

Eggless egg salad crumbles firm tofu and tosses it with mustard, cider vinegar, honey, turmeric, and crisp celery for a vegan, mayo-free sandwich filling that mimics the classic.

Yankee brisket pulled barbecue makes tender pulled BBQ without a smoker: brisket slow-roasted with liquid smoke, chilled, shredded, then simmered in a homemade tangy-sweet-spicy sauce. A make-ahead crowd-pleaser for sandwiches.