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Red beans and rice with green and red bell peppers, tomatoes, celery and a kick of chili and hot sauce. A Louisiana-leaning bean pot built on dried kidney and pinto beans, finished with a splash of cider vinegar.

Roasted asparagus with olive oil, Parmesan, and lemon at high heat for crisp-tender spears in just 20 minutes. A simple, elegant vegetable side dish that works with any main course.

Grilled vegetable herb and goat cheese sandwiches layer grilled zucchini and Japanese eggplant with sundried tomato herb oil, creamy goat cheese, and spinach on baguette.

Microwave chicken Veronique with mushrooms, white wine, and a Dijon-cream sauce studded with green grapes. The classic French bistro dish reimagined for the microwave in 30 minutes.

This recipe comes from Sheilah Kaufman's book: "Simply Irresistible: Easy, Elegant, Fearless, Fussless Cooking."

Paella burgers: ground chicken, chopped chorizo, and shrimp patties flavored with saffron, garlic, and pinot noir, grilled and stacked on sourdough rolls with charred onion, red pepper, and a saffron aioli.

Chinese-style braised pork with chestnuts in soy sauce, sherry, and dark brown sugar, served over flash-cooked spinach with sesame oil. Slow-simmered for tender, savory results.

Cauliflower gratin with a savory dressing of olive oil, anchovy paste, capers, lemon, and Dijon mustard, topped with Parmesan bread crumbs and baked until golden and crisp.

Linguine carbonara with crispy bacon, Parmesan, and a silky egg and cream sauce tossed hot so every strand is coated. A rich, comforting Italian pasta classic.

Breaded pork tenderloin medallions pan-fried in butter and olive oil, then topped with a white wine mushroom sauce finished with lemon juice. Classic bistro technique, weeknight timing.

Easy lentil chili with brown lentils, tomatoes, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes finished with red wine vinegar. A hearty vegan one-pot meal packed with plant protein.

Texas-style cowpoke pinto beans cooked low and slow with smoked bacon, salt pork, jalapeños, cumin, and chili powder. Crockpot or stovetop, freezes well for refried beans later.

Lemon icebox cookies with cornmeal and cardamom, sliced from a chilled log and baked golden, finished with tart lemon icing and chopped pistachios. Makes 6 dozen.

Easy tortilla soup with pureed tomatoes, garlic, green pepper, and onion in chicken broth, topped with crisp baked tortilla strips and Monterey Jack cheese. A 35-minute weeknight Mexican soup.

Broiled ground turkey patties loaded with sautéed mushrooms and Italian herbs, smothered in a red wine mushroom sauce. A lean, flavorful 30-minute dinner that's diabetic-friendly too.

Packed with delicious Asian flavor. Easy to prepare, and tastes delicious.