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Rich, slow-simmered spaghetti sauce with ground beef, tomatoes, herbs, and a touch of brown sugar. Set it in the crockpot before work and come home to Italian comfort.

Creamed broccoli soup blended smooth with thyme and a touch of garlic, then folded into a butter-and-milk bechamel for a velvety bowl that serves equally well warm or chilled.

Quick weeknight chili with ground round, kidney beans, chipotle in adobo, black olives, and a splash of oregano vinegar. Hearty 60-minute one-pot dinner.

We make things "from scratch" a lot so I like things that I can make easily. We doubled the recipe and fought over the leftovers.

Nothing is better than a warm pumpkin soup at your Thanksgiving menu.

Grilled chicken breast marinated in garlic-yogurt with lemon and mint, then grilled and served with the boiled marinade thickened into a warm sauce. A Mediterranean-style dinner ready in about 2 hours.

A delicious pasta dish is a great conversation starter for a dinner with your loved one or friends.

Outstanding, super creamy, cheesy and belly warming. We served it with toasted garlic croutons for some added texture. It was a bit like cheese fondue but not as rich.

This is one of our favorites. I add more lemon (yes, with the rind!). It's sooo good! Not bitter. I looked online to find it because I misplaced my "Award winning recipes" cookbook in the move. I use vinegar instead of wine (about half the amount) because we don't stock wine.

The spices used in this recipe give these little meatballs a Moorish influence. A variation of a popular item at tapas bars, these albondigas can be served in a broth or with a sauce for dipping.

An easy, tasty and hearty dish is an ideal dinner for busy weekdays. Creamy but without any dairy product, it's from the roasted walnuts that also add yummy nuttiness.

These quick and easy fritters are made with sweet potatoes, peas, fresh mint, cilantro, and whole wheat flour. They are not only good for you, but also taste delicious. Serve these warm fritters with sour cream, hot sauce or any your favorite dipping sauce.

The casserole turned out quite good, especially considering a reasonably low fat dish. Not only your mother will be impressed, this casserole is also an excellent breakfast or brunch at any occasions.

A savory breakfast tart: buttery shortcrust pressed into a heart shape and filled with salmon, mashed potato, and onion bound in egg, half-topped with pastry and baked golden. A hearty, handsome morning bake.

Black bean chili built on two meats: cubed stewing beef and pork shoulder browned with onions, peppers and jalapeños, then simmered with tomatoes, cumin and a splash of red wine. Thick, smoky, deeply savory.

Three words for this recipe ... yum, yum and YUM! Very easy to make and great flavor.