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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.

Three-fish teriyaki marinates salmon, tuna, and swordfish in a pineapple-soy glaze with garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar, then grills the fillets and reduces the marinade into a glossy sauce.

New England beans: canned pork and beans dressed up with real maple syrup, ketchup and chunks of ham, then simmered into a sweet-savory side in about 15 minutes. A fast shortcut to classic New England maple baked beans.

Stuffed beef patties with Swiss cheese and ham sealed inside lean ground beef. Ice water in the meat keeps the burgers juicy while the cheese melts into a gooey center.

A dump-and-bake casserole with browned beef, cream of mushroom soup, tomato soup, bean sprouts, and celery, topped with crunchy chow mein noodles. Mid-century comfort food at its simplest.

Shrimp and sea scallops sautéed with tomatoes, mushrooms, and garlic in a velvety paprika cream sauce. A gorgeous skillet dinner ready in just 20 minutes.

Baked Tex-Mex hash with ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and bell peppers seasoned with chili powder. A budget-friendly, feed-the-family casserole with just 5 minutes of prep.

Quick and fiery Tex-Mex tacos with ground sirloin, fresh jalapeños, and garlic, stir-fried in minutes and piled into warm corn tortillas. Dinner's ready in 25 minutes flat.

Scallops marinated in lemon, honey, soy sauce, and fresh ginger, then seared in a blazing-hot skillet until caramelized and tender. Elegant enough for date night, fast enough for a Tuesday.

Mexican meatball tidbits made with ground beef, cornmeal, and chili seasoning simmered in a spicy tomato-lemon sauce. Bite-sized party appetizers served with toothpicks.

Reuben-style baked chicken breast layered with sauerkraut, provolone cheese, and Russian dressing. A low-carb twist on the classic deli sandwich.

New Zealand salmon steaks poached in foil with lemon and butter, chilled until the natural juices set into jelly, then served cold with warm Hollandaise sauce.

Chicken salad chinois is a light Asian-inspired chicken salad with yogurt, ginger, and soy dressing. Low-fat and diabetic-friendly, this make-ahead salad gets better as it chills.

Broccoli quiche with an optional leftover rice crust held together with egg and soy sauce. A smart use-it-up recipe with a creamy nutmeg custard and melted cheese.

Oat-stretched burger patties seasoned with onion soup mix, grilled or broiled and served on Vienna bread with American cheese, tomato, and lettuce. A big-batch burger recipe built for picnics.

Bacon bean casserole layers tender soaked white beans with carrots, onions, tomatoes, and crisp bacon for an old-fashioned, frugal one-dish supper. Pair with a green salad.