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Cuban-style black bean soup simmered with ham hock, scotch bonnet pepper, and a splash of dark rum stirred in just before serving. Rich, smoky, and deeply satisfying.

A Louisiana-style turkey gumbo loaded with sauteed okra, the holy trinity of celery, onion, and green pepper, fresh and canned tomatoes, and file powder, served over rice. Leftover turkey gets a bayou soul in 40 minutes.

Three-bean salad packed with green beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, corn, celery, carrots, and pimientos in a sweet-and-tangy vinegar dressing. The classic potluck make-ahead. Keeps in the fridge for weeks and gets better with time.

Bell pepper rajas broiled with melted Monterey Jack cheese, black olives, and red pepper flakes. A colorful Mexican appetizer ready in 15 minutes flat.

Pesto potato salad with steamed new potatoes, fresh tomatoes, red onion, and celery in a basil pesto, mayo, and yogurt dressing. Includes homemade pesto recipe.

Pan-sauteed chicken breast with a ginger-mustard pan sauce made from Dijon, grainy mustard, and fresh ginger. One skillet, 25 minutes, weeknight ready.

Peppery brown rice simmered in chicken broth with cayenne, white pepper, scallions, and red bell pepper. A spicy, savory side dish cooked in one pot.

Brussels sprouts simmer in chicken broth, then get coated in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce thickened with cornstarch. Ready in 40 minutes start to finish.

Vegan spinach lasagna with tofu ricotta, miso, and nutmeg in a mushroom tomato sauce. A dairy-free lasagna with fresh blanched spinach and nutritional yeast Parmesan topping.

Microwave tuna burgers with canned tuna, chopped hard-boiled eggs, American cheese, sweet pickles, and mayo on hamburger buns. Ready to eat in under 20 minutes.

Couscous salad with dried currants, fresh tomatoes, scallions, and a roasted garlic-lemon Dijon dressing. A Mediterranean-style grain salad served at room temperature.

Andalusian gazpacho with 3 pounds of fresh tomatoes, bread, garlic, olive oil, and white wine vinegar, served ice-cold with a spread of diced vegetable garnishes. No cooking required.

Marinated artichoke hearts with Greek olives and Salonika peppers in a lemon-vinegar dressing. A make-ahead Mediterranean appetizer served with pita wedges.

Grilled venison kabobs marinated in cranberry juice, olive oil, garlic, and herbs with mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers. A hunter's favorite that tames game meat with a fruity, savory marinade.

Vegetarian chunky tomato pasta sauce loaded with mushrooms, celery, and bell pepper, simmered with fresh tomatoes and herbs. Oil-free option available. Ready in under an hour.

Gingered vegetable soup with fresh ginger root, potatoes, zucchini, corn, and tomato sauce. Oil-free, vegan, and full of warming flavor from a water-sauteed base.