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Lighter picadillo with lean beef, cinnamon, and cloves. Quick Mexican-spiced ground beef for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls.

Chunky beef chuck and Spanish chorizo simmered for 3 hours in a bold, beer-laced chili with plum tomatoes, cumin, and Mexican oregano. No beans in the pot. This is Texas chili done right.

Fish and corn chiles rellenos Hunter-style: roasted poblanos stuffed with flaked sole, sweet corn, crispy potatoes, onion, and Monterey Jack. A Mexican coastal twist on the classic.

Chicken and rice wrapped in crescent roll dough with shallots, garlic, and thyme. Golden pastry pockets that come together fast using leftover chicken.

Vegetarian Creole bean casserole loaded with bell pepper, celery, garlic, and tomatoes, topped with crispy breadcrumbs. Serve over rice with salsa for a hearty meatless meal.

A succulent curried beef dish that is made with seedless raisins and sliced apples while served over hot rice.

Goa has developed its own cuisine and vindaloo is one of its main creations. Two important features of vindaloo are the technique of marinating meat in vinegar and the use of fiery spices. Although the number of chiles has been reduced, 4 more may be added if a hotter dish is desired. Cornish hens may be substituted for duck.

Garlicky chicken pieces sauteed in butter with broccoli and red bell pepper, tossed with linguini and finished with lemon and Parmesan. A 30-minute weeknight pasta.

Lemon oregano chicken thighs: pan-seared until golden, then roasted in a bright lemon-butter-oregano pan sauce. A fast Greek-leaning weeknight dinner with crispy skin and tender meat.

Homemade sesame cheese dip mix with Parmesan, toasted sesame seeds, and celery seed. Stir into sour cream or yogurt for a nutty, savory party dip ready in minutes.

Beef brisket marinated 48 hours in red wine vinegar with herbs, then smoked 6-7 hours at 225°F for tender, aromatic slices.

Creamy mashed potato casserole made with cream cheese, sour cream, and a paprika-dotted golden top. A make-ahead holiday side that frees up stovetop space on the big day.

A succulent crockpot dish made with potatoes, green bell peppers, spaghetti sauce and dried basil.

Creamy green herb dip made with fresh spinach, parsley, watercress, sour cream, and garlic. Serve chilled with a rustic spread of raw and boiled vegetables for a vibrant, make-ahead appetizer.

Nothing beats a spicy stew except when it can be slow cooked all day to create a strong tantalizing flavor.

Smoked sausage and lentil gumbo with a dark roux, celery, onion, carrots, and cayenne. A hearty, protein-packed Cajun-style soup where lentils stand in for okra with rich, smoky depth.