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Broiled orange roughy fillets glazed with a creamy salsa sauce made from light mayo, yogurt, lime juice, and cayenne. Two coats build a golden, tangy crust. Lighter fish dinner in 30 minutes.

Vegetarian black bean chili simmered in stout beer with three chiles, peanut butter, and steamed broccoli florets. Deep, malty, and surprisingly bold.

A nice vegetatrian recipe, nice flavor and very healthy. Everyone loves it.

Beef liver seared and simmered in stewed tomatoes with green pepper, basil, sherry, and garlic, spooned over hot rice. Old-school Cajun comfort for liver lovers.

Irish parsnip cakes mashed with butter and a pinch of mace, breaded and fried golden. Crisp outside, sweet and creamy inside. A traditional cool-weather side or vegetarian main.

Jellied beef broth seasoned with bay leaf, clove, celery salt, and Worcestershire sauce, set with unflavored gelatin. A chilled, savory consomme served in bouillon cups with fresh parsley.

Grilled chicken halves rubbed with House Seasoning and basted in a butter, Worcestershire, and peanut butter sauce brightened with fresh lemon juice. Slow grilled until the leg pulls free, finished with a sticky glaze that caramelizes on the skin.

Swiss cheese and sausage deep dish with a quick Bisquick crust and egg custard filling. A savory brunch bake with sausages arranged in a spoke pattern.

Homemade Cajun spice blend with paprika, filé powder, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, and fennel. Ornish-friendly with no added fat. Makes 2 cups in 10 minutes flat.

Big-batch Texas-style chili with ground beef, cumin, coriander, and a dash of cinnamon simmered for hours in tomato sauce and juice. No beans, all meat, feeds a crowd.

Baked cod smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce with sweet peas, red bell pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. A freezer-friendly weeknight fish dinner ready in under an hour.

A nice change from my usual meatloaf. Wild rice was a great addition, and the meatloaf was moist and very tasty thanks for the cheddar cheese. Will be making this again.

Steamed fish rolls: salmon and sole wrapped in napa cabbage leaves, bamboo-steamed and served over a silky roasted red pepper sauce. An elegant, low-fat dinner party starter.

Simple lettuce salad dressed in a homemade vinaigrette of olive oil, white vinegar, garlic, basil, and scallions. A fresh, classic side salad with no-fuss dressing.

Slow-cooked caramelized onions layered with oil-cured black olives and anchovy fillets in a buttery homemade crust. A rustic French-style open-faced savory pie.

Tender asparagus spears drizzled with a warm garlic-lemon butter sauce and chopped hard-boiled egg. A classic European side dish ready in just 15 minutes.