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Crispy Mexican style dumplings, like super-mini burritos.

Turkey chowder with potatoes, carrots, and zucchini in a thyme-seasoned broth thickened with a light roux. A smart way to use leftover turkey beyond the usual sandwich.

Chinese-style stir-fry with velveted chicken, crisp vegetables, and golden fried almonds in savory oyster-sherry sauce. Restaurant-quality dish ready in 30 minutes.

Homemade falafel made from cooked chickpeas mashed with tahini, garlic, cumin, turmeric and cayenne, then deep-fried into golden balls. Stuff into pita with cucumber, tomato, sprouts and your favourite sauce.

Oven-baked nacho cheese potato slices tossed with taco seasoning, barbecue sauce, green peppers, and onions, topped with melted cheese. A hearty Tex-Mex side or meatless main.

Grape harvester's soup is a French country pot-au-feu with garlic-studded chuck roast, cabbage, turnips, leeks, and tomatoes simmered until fork-tender. A hearty, rustic one-pot meal for cold weather.

Warm fajita rice salad with lime-marinated sirloin, corn, black olives, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty picante dressing. Tex-Mex meets rice bowl in one bold platter.

Classic haluski, the Polish comfort dish of buttery cabbage and wide egg noodles, dressed up here with crispy pancetta, sweet caramelized onions, capers, peas, and a splash of white wine. Hearty and golden.

Ground beef simmered with chili powder, tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic, then finished with melted sharp cheddar stirred right in. A thick, cheesy one-skillet chili ready in an hour.

Mediterranean Meatballs with Yogurt & Feta Sauce recipe

Slow cooker orange chicken made with frozen orange juice concentrate and ginger, served over rice and topped with shredded coconut, fresh orange segments, and green onions.

Irish Lamb Stew with Root Vegetables and Green Peas recipe

Northwest fish veggie cioppino simmers tomatoes, white wine, and chicken broth with peppers, carrots, celery, and garlic before folding in flaky fish fillets. Hearty Pacific-style stew, ready in under an hour.

Five-spice broiled chicken breasts with a warm Mediterranean-style potato and green bean salad. A 30-minute weeknight dinner that crosses Chinese pantry with Italian sides.

Soupe de potiron is a French Provencal pumpkin soup with white onion, sage, garlic and a handful of rice for body. Pureed, then finished with Parmesan shavings. A simple, peasant-style fall soup.

Oven-baked spareribs glazed with maple syrup, chili sauce, cider vinegar, and Worcestershire. Sticky, sweet, and tangy with a lacquered caramelized finish.