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Par-cooked balti meat is a Birmingham-curry-house technique: meat simmered with masala paste then frozen for fast curry assembly. A make-ahead British-Indian meal prep base.

Easy paella-inspired casserole layered with Cajun rice, diced turkey or chicken, shrimp, peas, and a four-cheese blend. A weeknight shortcut that skips the saffron and delivers the comfort.

Peppered pork roast with sour cherry salsa: coarsely pepper-crusted pork loin roasted simple, served with a sweet-hot relish of cherries, green chiles, peppers, and cilantro. Holiday-worthy and easy.

Grilled baby artichokes piled onto meaty sauteed portobello caps and finished with a drizzle of vinaigrette. A simple, smoky, vegetarian starter that lets a few good ingredients shine.

Broccoli with roasted red peppers tossed in a quick water saute with sliced garlic and fresh marjoram. A bright, oil-free Mediterranean side that doubles as a warm salad with a squeeze of lemon.

Low-fat broccoli and mushroom dip made with cottage cheese, plain yogurt, garlic, and sauteed mushrooms. A lighter vegetable-packed party dip with creamy texture and no sour cream or mayo.

Indian-style stir-fried cabbage with popped black mustard seeds and turmeric. A five-ingredient vegan side dish ready in under 10 minutes.

A cherry gelatin twist on classic Waldorf salad, loaded with chopped apples, celery, and walnuts in a shimmering cherry Jello mold. Unmold on lettuce and serve.

Garlic-anchovy rub with olive oil, anchovy paste, crushed garlic, and black pepper. A savory, umami-rich paste for lamb, chicken, or fish. Four ingredients, intensely flavorful.

Chocolate chip sandwich cookies filled and partly dipped in melted chocolate coating, then sprinkled with chopped almonds. A semi-homemade cookie upgrade from a basic mix.

Tender cod simmered in a spicy Cajun sauce piquant built on the holy trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery with garlic and cayenne. Serve it over rice for a Louisiana-style fish supper.

Plunder Flechten, a traditional German twisted pastry filled with candied fruit and cinnamon sugar, brushed with apricot preserves. Made from Plunderteig, an enriched laminated dough.

Low-sugar blender brownies made with applesauce instead of butter and sugar substitute for a lighter treat. Chewy, fudgy, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Very simple cookies made with an almond-meal base. Almonds are high in monounsaturated fats, which have been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. They are also very high in vitamin E (a powerful anti-oxidant), magnesium and potassium (important for maintaining healthy blood pressure).

Tomato kachumber with fresh mint, ginger, lime juice, and popped black mustard seeds. A tangy Indian tomato salad that adds bright, cool contrast to any curry or dal.

Chewy oat bran raisin cookies made with egg whites instead of whole eggs and vegetable oil instead of butter. A lighter oatmeal cookie with nuts and fiber.