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Quick rotini pasta salad tossed with mozzarella, mixed vegetables, and a herbed mayo dressing scented with oregano and basil. A 15-minute lunchbox-friendly side that holds up cold.

Broiled crab melt on English muffins with crabmeat, tomato sauce, pimento olives, and melted cheddar. Mix, chill an hour to blend flavors, then broil until bubbly and golden.

Giant stuffed hero sandwich baked in homemade dough with layers of ham, salami, Swiss, cheddar, sauteed peppers and onions, and Dijon mustard. A party-sized hot sub that feeds a crowd.

Sicilian meat roll stuffed with ham and shredded mozzarella, seasoned with oregano and garlic, then baked and topped with melted cheese. An Italian-American stuffed meatloaf for Sunday dinner.

The name may sound deceiving, but you will simply enjoy this scrumptious dish that will have you licking your lips in satisfaction.

Mandarin hot soup: the classic Chinese hot and sour soup with shredded pork, black mushrooms, wood ears, bamboo shoots, and silky egg ribbons. Tangy, peppery, and ready in 30 minutes.

Broiled sesame chicken teriyaki skewers marinated in garlic, ginger, and teriyaki sauce. Low-calorie chicken breast strips threaded accordion-style and finished with toasted sesame seeds.

Thin-sliced flank steak stir-fried with zucchini and scallions in a thick salsa sauce, served in crispy baked tortilla cups topped with melted Monterey Jack. A lighter take on tostadas the whole family will love.

Peppered farmhouse pate with pork shoulder, liver, veal, green peppercorns, and brandy, wrapped in stretched bacon and baked in a water bath. A rustic French-style terrine for entertaining.

Beef and mango kabobs marinated in curried yogurt with lemon and red pepper, then grilled fast over medium coals. Sweet fruit and savory meat on one skewer in 35 minutes.

Mexican-style baked fish steaks in orange and lemon juice with cilantro, garlic, and onion. Topped with hard-boiled egg wedges and a sprinkle of paprika.

Lettuce cups with ground beef and tofu in a savory chili-garlic, hoisin, and sesame sauce. A lighter take on Chinese lettuce wraps with hidden tofu stretching the beef.

Classic fish aspic made from white fish bones, white wine, tarragon, and egg white clarification. Crystal-clear, savory jelly for coating cold fish presentations.

Chinese-style broiled chicken breasts marinated in soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, and garlic with a hint of red pepper. Crispy-skinned and lacquered with a sweet-savory glaze.

Traditional menudo style tripe stew with egg-thickened broth, sauteed onions, and tender simmered tripe. A heritage Mexican-American comfort stew passed down through generations.

Thai-style broiled pork rib strips marinated in soy sauce, whiskey, galangal, Szechuan peppercorns, and warm spices. Broiled until crispy-edged and brushed with sweet chili sauce.