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Asian-style flank steak marinated overnight in soy sauce, barbecue sauce, ginger, and garlic, then broiled and basted until caramelized. Slice thin across the grain.

Apple praline pie with Granny Smith apples in a double crust, topped with a bubbly brown sugar, butter, and pecan praline glaze poured over the baked pie. Two desserts in one.

It is a vegetarian burger, all the vegetables mix very well, tasty and healthy.

Spanish-style vegetable salad dressed in a smoky, nutty romesco sauce made from roasted tomatoes, garlic, and almonds. A showstopping side that feeds a crowd.

Diabetic-friendly cottage cheese vegetable casserole with egg noodles, carrots, mushrooms, basil, and thyme. A low-fat, high-protein noodle bake using 1% cottage cheese and skim milk.

Old-fashioned split pea soup simmered 3 to 4 hours with ham or turkey, carrots, and a hint of allspice. Just seven ingredients for thick, stick-to-your-ribs comfort.

Simply saute the beet greens with some garlic, a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar, mix the soft goat cheese with some fresh thyme leaves, which are placed on top of toasted bread. Great flavor and texture all in one bite.

Hearty chicken noodle soup made creamy with a milk and flour slurry, loaded with carrots, celery, bell pepper, and egg noodles in a rich, buttery broth. Comfort in every spoonful.

Apple blueberry pie pairs sliced apples with fresh blueberries in a cornstarch-thickened lemon-bright filling, baked under a flaky double crust until bubbling and golden.

Silky carrot leek bisque with basil, sage, and a spoonful of miso for depth. Blended smooth with reserved carrot slices stirred back in for texture. Light, warming, and ready in 45 minutes.

Grilled Eggplant, Tomato, Zucchini & Squash Sandwich recipe

Made this for supper tonight, so easy and tasted delicious. Used whole wheat pasta to make it a bit healthier, a definite 5-star one pot meal.

Yam bake a la orange: sliced yams layered with fresh orange, dried figs, and walnuts, drizzled with honey and orange-zest butter. A bright, naturally sweet holiday side without marshmallows.

Udon noodle soup with chicken, bok choy, carrots, celery, and green onions in a hot chicken broth. A simple, warming Asian-style noodle bowl.

Hearty pasta bean potage with cannellini beans, ham, pasta spirals, fresh tomatoes, and herbs in chicken broth. An Italian-style bean and pasta soup that eats like a meal.

Crispy oven-baked potatoes coated in crushed cornflakes, Parmesan, paprika, and garlic salt. A crunchy, golden side dish with no deep frying needed.