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Tired of bringing the same thing to every party or event? Break out of your rut with this delicious festive herring spread!

Vegetarian chili with TVP (textured vegetable protein), pinto beans, and fresh chili peppers. Oil-free cooking, ready in 40 minutes. Plant-based protein that satisfies.

Frijoles Puercos from Michoacan, loaded Mexican beans with bacon, chorizo, chicharron, queso anejo, and crispy tortilla squares. A rich, indulgent side dish with serious depth.

Ham and cheese meltaway sandwiches stuffed with chipped ham, hard-boiled eggs, mayo, and chili sauce on hot dog buns. Wrapped in foil, baked until melty. Freezer-friendly.

Rice con queso: a layered Mexican-American casserole of brown rice, black beans, ricotta, Monterey Jack, and cheddar with green chilies. A vegetarian pantry dinner that bakes in 30 minutes flat.

Portuguese chili beans with ground chuck, dried kidney beans, tomato sauce, cloves, and a whole red chili pepper. A hearty, mildly spiced bean stew served with crusty Portuguese bread.

These succulent meatballs made in their own savory sauce are great served with noodles or rice!

Spaghetti carbonara with bacon, egg, Parmesan, garlic, and hot pepper flakes tossed together fast while the pasta is screaming hot. No cream needed for this Roman classic.

Devilish eggs (Cajun-style deviled eggs) with hot pepper sauce, Dijon mustard, dill relish, and pimentos. A spicy upgrade on the classic Southern appetizer with real heat.

Moroccan dess b'l-besla: lentils simmered with caramelized onions, garlic, cumin and a pinch of cinnamon in a fragrant North African spice paste. Vegetarian, deeply spiced and ready in just over an hour.

Microwave taco salad with hot Italian sausage, green chilies, and Monterey Jack over crisp lettuce and tomatoes. Single-person dinner ready in 20 minutes start to finish.

Dad's chicken fried steak with cream gravy: pounded round steak triple-dredged in flour and evaporated milk, fried golden in oil, and smothered in pan-drippings white gravy. Pure Southern comfort.

Cheddar cheese ball blends sharp cheddar with cream cheese, onion, Worcestershire, and Tabasco, then chills overnight and rolls in chopped nuts. Classic make-ahead party appetizer with crackers.

Pitlai is a South Indian lentil stew with bitter gourd (karela), chickpeas, tamarind, and a ground coconut-spice paste. A tangy, complex vegetarian curry with toor dal and jaggery.

Italian sausage and zucchini stir-fry with fresh tomatoes, oregano, Tabasco, and Parmesan. A one-skillet dinner ready in 25 minutes with crusty bread.

Franks and beans cooked in the microwave with crushed pineapple, chili sauce, and onion. A sweet and tangy twist on the classic that's ready in under 15 minutes.