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Grilled pepper salad tosses charred multi-colored bell peppers with oil-cured black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and a balsamic vinaigrette. A smoky vegetarian side for grill night.

Feijão preto is a Brazilian-style black bean stew slow-simmered with onion, garlic, orange, tomato and coriander, served over brown rice with toasted bread crumbs and orange slices.

Mom's oven bag brisket marinated overnight in soy sauce, white vinegar, ketchup, and a heavy coat of coarse black pepper. Low and slow in a cooking bag for fork-tender results.

Open-faced healthy tuna melt on pita with black olives, tomato, red onion, and crumbled feta broiled until bubbly. A Mediterranean twist on the classic tuna melt, ready in 10 minutes.

Gratin of turnips and blue cheese layers thinly sliced turnips with caramelized onion, anchovy cream, and pungent Roquefort. A bold, French-style vegetable side for dinner parties.

New England clam chowder cooked in the microwave with bacon, potatoes, onions, minced clams, and half and half. Classic Yankee comfort soup, ready fast.

Maryland crab cakes pan-fried golden with a pound of crab meat, Italian breadcrumbs, dry mustard, and Worcestershire. Simple seasoning that lets the crab shine.

Reuben-style baked chicken breast layered with sauerkraut, provolone cheese, and Russian dressing. A low-carb twist on the classic deli sandwich.

Chili-beer brisket braised low and slow in chili sauce and beer for 3 hours. A tender, sliceable beef brisket served with its own rich cooking liquid over wild rice almondine.

Yellow split pea dal finished with a popping mustard seed tadka, golden turmeric, and bright lemon juice. A simple vegan Indian side ready in under an hour.

Light Filipino-style vegetable soup with stir-fried mixed vegetables, soy sauce, and fresh watercress stirred in at the end. A simple, nourishing bowl ready in about an hour.

Seasoned beef patties simmer in tangy taco sauce then get topped with creamy avocado rings and melted cheddar cheese for a quick Mexican-inspired dinner that's juicier than burgers and easier than tacos.

Four pounds of beef chuck braised low and slow in beer with sliced onions, green peppers, chunky mushrooms, ketchup, and mustard. Feeds a crowd of 12 with minimal effort.

Pecan-crusted baked chicken breasts with cornmeal, cayenne, and paprika, finished with honey pecan butter. Crunchy, spicy, and sweet in every bite.

Breaded paprika pork tenderloin sandwiches pounded thin, pan-fried crispy, and served on onion rolls. A homemade take on the Midwest pork tenderloin sandwich with a golden, crunchy crust.

Vegetarian vegetable cutlets with mashed potatoes, spinach, carrots, and bell peppers bound with matzo meal and egg. Pan-fried or baked into crispy patties.