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Scampi-style chicken thighs: boneless skinless thighs marinated in lemon juice and broiled fast with a garlic-parsley-white wine baste. Light, bright, weeknight chicken in under 30 minutes.

Vegetable gumbo is a lighter, meatless take on the Cajun classic: the holy trinity simmered with okra, corn, tomatoes and paprika, thickened naturally by the okra. No roux, no meat, just hearty vegetable comfort.

New Orleans-style shrimp and fettuccine simmered in shrimp stock, white wine, and butter with mushrooms, tomatoes, and seafood seasoning. Finished with a swirl of butter for a rich, silky sauce.

This is a tangy marinade, containing equal amounts of lemon juice and oil, and is good for rich meats like chicken thighs. It can be used for chicken breasts too, but their skin should be on for additional protection during grilling or broiling. Thyme gives this marinade a flavor loved in France, but you can substitute oregano for an Italian or Greek accent, or mint or cilantro for a Lebanese touch.

Here's a light, spicy chicken recipe for a warm-weather evening.

Grilled Tuna Burger with Spicy Mango Ketchup recipe

Dessert pizza built on a giant chocolate chip cookie crust, topped with whipped cream, fresh fruit, and strawberry dessert sauce. The 4-ingredient sweet pizza that rescues any last-minute potluck or birthday party.

A club sandwich meets a burrito: ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese rolled up in a flour tortilla with lettuce and sprouts. A 5-minute no-cook lunch wrap that's light, fresh, and totally portable.

Plump shrimp sautéed in a skillet with melted margarine, paprika, and cayenne pepper, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon and served over fluffy rice. A quick, spicy seafood dinner in just 30 minutes.

Favourite baked lemon chicken pounds chicken breasts thin, dredges in flour, and bakes in melted butter with a fresh lemon-garlic baste brushed on every step. Tender, golden, citrusy weeknight dinner with restaurant flavor.

This sautéed babaganoush skips the grill and cooks cubed eggplant with onions, garlic, cumin, and coriander in a wok. Mashed with tahini and fresh lemon, it's a smoky, chunky dip served with warm pita.

Bourekakia me kremithakia freska are Greek phyllo appetizers filled with fresh scallions, dill, and olive oil, rolled into golden tubes, sliced, and sprinkled with sesame. A rustic meze that disappears fast at any party.

Make-ahead freezer bread sticks shaped, frozen unbaked, and stored for up to 4 weeks. Thaw, rise, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds, and bake fresh whenever you need them.

Summer vegetable bowl with green beans, fresh corn on the cob, zucchini, baby onions, and bacon, all simmered together in a Dutch oven and finished with ripe tomato wedges. A peak-season harvest platter.

Orange biscotti with fresh orange zest, rum, and olive oil, rolled thin, cut into scalloped strips, and baked twice with a butter-sugar glaze. Crispy Italian cookies for dipping in coffee or dessert wine.

Washington apple cake packed with three cups of fresh chopped apples and crunchy walnuts, warm with cinnamon and nutmeg. An oil-rich, ultra-moist tube cake served with a cloud of sweetened whipped cream.