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Pineapple Dream: light no-bake dessert mousse with pureed pineapple and cottage cheese set with gelatin, topped with toasted coconut. Tropical-tasting low-calorie treat for eight.

Indian curried cabbage with cumin, turmeric, tomato, carrots, and bell pepper simmered until tender. A vegan, low-calorie side dish ready in 30 minutes with no sauce needed.

Melon and hearts of palm salad with honeydew, cantaloupe, and artichoke hearts dressed in a mango chutney-lime vinaigrette. An elegant, refreshing summer salad.

Indian-style spinach with popping black mustard seeds, dried chilies, turmeric, fresh mint, yogurt, and lemon. A quick saag-inspired side dish ready in 20 minutes.

This lighter chocolate dessert has a bonus because it is also easy to prepare. Plan to make this recipe one day ahead to let the yogurt drain in your refrigerator.

A jewel-red Christmas borscht simmered with beets, garlic, bay leaf, and lemon juice, then topped with cool sour cream and fresh dill. Light, earthy, and ready in 45 minutes for your holiday table.

Grilled tuna steaks marinated in sherry vinegar with just salt and pepper. A three-ingredient recipe for rare-to-well-done tuna with a tangy, caramelized crust.

Seafood laksa made with scallops, snapper, king prawns, squid and served with Australian-style lemon myrtle linguini.

Gooseberry curd made with fresh gooseberries, eggs, butter, and sugar cooked to a silky custard. A tart, floral fruit curd for filling tarts, tartlets, or spreading on scones.

Fresh no-cook crab salad sandwich with crunchy cucumber, celery, and chopped olives tossed in lemon mayo. Five minutes to a cool, satisfying lunch.

Reuben bundles wrap corned beef, sauerkraut, and cheese inside crescent roll dough for handheld sandwiches. Classic deli flavor in a portable baked package.

Vegetable bulgur pilaf with mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, and red pepper simmered in broth with tarragon. A light, nutty whole grain side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Bold brisket marinade paste with Szechuan peppercorns, garlic, paprika, lemongrass oil, dry mustard, and red wine. Score the meat, rub it in, and marinate for several days for deep flavor penetration.

Rich turkey soup simmered for hours with wild rice, fresh herbs, and vegetables. Turn your Thanksgiving turkey carcass into 12 servings of deeply flavorful homemade stock.

Broiled turkey tenderloins rubbed with olive oil and lemon pepper, served with bearnaise sauce or salsa verde. A lean, high-protein main dish ready in under an hour.

Greek almond cookies shaped like little pears, scented with lemon and rolled in powdered sugar. A delicate confection perfect for special occasions and gift-giving.