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Crispy deep-fried tofu triangles stuffed with curried tofu, mushrooms, and ginger in wonton wrappers. A fusion appetizer that's part samosa, part wonton, and totally addictive. Makes 30.

Salmon loaf bound with nutty bulgur and loaded with vegetables, baked into a tender ring and topped with a tangy sour cream horseradish sauce. A wholesome, fiber-rich twist on the classic salmon loaf.

Beef daube with shiitake mushrooms is a Provencal-style red-wine braise of chuck roast, salt pork, and dried shiitakes, served over small pasta with parmesan. Overnight marinade builds deep wine flavor.

Herbed vegetable stew cooks entirely in the microwave, layering carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, squash, and radishes with white wine, basil, parsley, and tarragon for tender-crisp results.

Greek-style chicken gyros pizza on a crisp crust with minted sour cream sauce, Monterey Jack, Roma tomatoes, cucumber, and crumbled feta. A bright, Mediterranean spin on pizza night.

Thin beef slices wrapped around asparagus spears, enoki and shiitake mushrooms, and green onion, then braised in teriyaki sauce. Japanese-style negimaki for date night or dinner party.

Sautéed tempeh, leeks, and wild mushroom stew braises crisped tempeh with four kinds of mushrooms, sweet leeks, garlic, and herbs in a wine-broth gravy. A hearty plant-based main with deep umami flavor.

Honey barbecued salmon with a spicy honey-ketchup glaze featuring curry, jalapeno, and coarse mustard. Grilled fillets served on mache lettuce with a malt vinegar-cilantro dressing.

Grilled chicken fajitas marinated overnight in Worcestershire, soy sauce, lime juice, cumin, and a shot of tequila. Served sizzling with sauteed peppers and all the fixings.

Wok-fried rice stick noodles with chicken, shrimp, barbecued pork, snow peas, and dried mushrooms in a curry-soy sauce. An authentic Singapore noodle dish ready in 30 minutes.

The French introduced asparagus to the Vietnamese, who promptly incorporated this classic vegetable into their cuisine. The Vietnamese word for asparagus is "Western bamboo," due to its resemblance to bamboo shoots. asparagus is universally popular throughout Vietnam, this light, tasty dish will delight your family as well.

Beef stew with root vegetables braised slow in red wine until the meat falls apart, then finished with a bright lemon, rosemary, and garlic gremolata. A hearty winter one-pot.

Puchero is to Mexican cooking what Pot-au-Feu is to French. The difference lies in Puchero's imaginative combination of vegetables and fruits. Since it is even more delicious the second day, this recipe will make an ample amount to serve 8 for dinner, with some left over for lunch the following day.

Microwave cashew chicken chop suey with bean sprouts, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms in a ginger-soy sauce. A quick Chinese-American classic on the table in 40 minutes.

Tasty pork stroganoff swaps beef for tender pork strips in a creamy mushroom sauce, lightened and tangy with Greek yogurt and a savory hit of soy. A quick weeknight twist on stroganoff over fettuccine, and easily gluten-free.

Twice baked potato casserole gives you all the stuffed-potato flavor with none of the scooping hassle. Russet flesh baked with sour cream, bacon, cubed and grated cheddar, and green onions.