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Microwave tostada casserole with seasoned ground beef, green chilies, Monterey Jack cheese, and crushed taco shells. A quick Mexican-style weeknight dinner in 45 minutes.

Goan pork vindaloo built from scratch: whole spices toasted and ground, fried onion purée, ginger-garlic paste, and a sharp wine vinegar kick. The real coastal Indian version, not the curry-house imitation.

Chicken with porcini mushrooms braised in dry white wine and tomatoes for an earthy Italian-inspired skillet dinner finished with Parmesan.

Grilled chicken quesadillas with fire-roasted poblano peppers, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese in flour tortillas. Cooked in a dry skillet for a crispy, golden shell with no added oil.

Hy's Georgia chain-gang chili: a three-meat marathon chili with burgundy-marinated beef, ground pork, and poached chicken, simmered three hours with three kinds of chiles, beer, and Sauterne.

Basque-style venison roast studded with garlic, smothered in onions, green peppers, pimentos, and bacon, then slow-roasted until tender. Drippings make rich gravy.

Grilled Italian sandwich layered with salami, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, and provolone on crusty bread with olive mayonnaise and Dijon. A hot pressed masterpiece.

Mexican cheese torta: a no-cook chilled cheese ball-style mold of cream cheese, Colby, Monterey Jack, red pepper, scallions, and jalapeño. A make-ahead party centerpiece served with tortilla chips.

Baked walleye fillets in herbed tomato sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese. An easy Italian-style fish dinner with just eight ingredients.

Chinese chicken with cashews stir-fried in a wok with green pepper, water chestnuts, and hoisin imperial sauce. Velveted chicken stays silky and tender.

Lemon & Garlic Broiled or Grilled Chicken Breasts recipe

A creamy, relatively low-fat recipe using yogurt and peanut butter. Serve it with whole grain pasta or cut the carbs and use just veggies for the base.

Really wonderful flavor on this pizza. Light and fresh tasting. I had never used Fontina cheese before, and it was excellent. This pizza was incredible, and I didn't change a thing.

A tender, savory meatloaf made with cream of mushroom soup and onion soup mix, then topped with a rich mushroom gravy from the pan drippings. Classic comfort food that bakes low and slow for over an hour.

Marinated shark steaks soak in a bright soy-lemon-parsley marinade for 30 minutes, then broil quickly to firm meaty fillets. Fast weeknight fish dinner with a Mediterranean tilt.

Microwave pork chops rubbed with lime, cilantro, cumin, and cayenne, dipped in garlic butter and seasoned breadcrumbs. A spiced Southwestern-style dinner ready in 35 minutes.