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Stacked New Mexico quesadillas layer flour tortillas with shredded chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, and Monterey Jack cheese. Baked until melty and served with red pepper sour cream sauce and fresh salsa.

Stacked hamburger patties layered with melted American cheese and onion rings, baked in a casserole dish with a splash of milk. A retro weeknight dinner the kids will love.

Plump shrimp marinated in a tangy remoulade sauce with tarragon vinegar, mustard, paprika, and cayenne, then piled into ripe avocado halves. A Creole-inspired main dish that's worth the wait.

Grilled butterflied leg of lamb marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, tomato paste, rosemary, and garlic. Marinate overnight, grill 30 minutes, and slice thin for a crowd.

Ma-po's pork brains is a traditional Sichuan offal stir-fry pairing silky poached pork brains with crispy ground pork, chili nam yuey, ginger, and Shaoxing wine. A regional classic for adventurous eaters.

Seared bay scallops in a white wine and ginger butter sauce with fresh mint, served over butter-softened carrots. An elegant French-inspired seafood dish with bright, unexpected flavors.

Crawfish tails simmered in a creamy shrimp soup sauce with sauteed onions, garlic, bell pepper, celery, and white wine. Ladle this Cajun-style goodness over rice or pasta.

Lightened-up hash brown casserole with frozen shredded potatoes, evaporated skim milk, nonfat sour cream, and sharp cheddar under a crisp buttered cornflake crust. A church-potluck classic, reformed.

Creamy tuna macaroni bake with cream cheese, mushroom soup, and a buttered cracker crumb topping. A comforting family casserole from scratch.

Texas-style venison chili con carne with no beans, loaded with cumin, paprika, oregano, and pure chili powder. Lean, bold, and freezer-friendly wild game chili.

Hot and sweet pepper beef kabobs marinate tender beef and bell peppers in a teriyaki glaze spiked with ginger, chili powder, and hot sauce, then hit the grill fast. Sweet, smoky, and ready in about 30 minutes.

Bacon and eggs crescent sandwich bake with crescent roll dough, cheddar, crumbled bacon and an egg-milk custard. Brunch casserole baked in 30 minutes.

Crisp, lightly sweet banana crackers made with mashed banana, honey, butter, and flour. Thin, crunchy, and naturally flavored, these homemade crackers double as a fruit cobbler crust when crumbled.

One-skillet arroz con pollo with browned chicken legs and thighs simmered over turmeric-tinted rice, bell peppers, and scallions. Low-fat, low-calorie, and ready in 45 minutes.

Spinach phyllo rolls stuffed with garlic spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, baked until golden and crispy. A light, flaky weeknight dinner or appetizer.

Omaha-style flank steak marinated overnight in soy sauce, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire, dry mustard, and garlic, then grilled hot and sliced on the diagonal.