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Ham and asparagus roll-ups topped with melty mozzarella and broiled until bubbly. A low-carb, low-calorie appetizer or side that comes together in under 10 minutes. Three ingredients, big payoff.

Sharp cheddar cheese crisps made with just 4 ingredients: aged cheddar, butter, whole wheat flour, and salt. Crispy, savory baked crackers ready in 20 minutes.

Curried lamb shanks braised in white wine with a curry-flour gravy and sliced onions. Fork-tender after a long, gentle simmer in a single skillet.

Corn with bacon and mushrooms sautees sweet summer kernels in smoky bacon fat with shallots and a mix of wild mushrooms, then showers crisp bacon over the top. A savory side that celebrates late-summer corn.

Japanese sunomono dressing with rice vinegar, lemon, wasabi, and fresh ginger for cucumber pickles. A tangy, slightly spicy dressing with no cooking required.

Bluefish fillets sealed in parchment with fresh orange segments, oregano flowers, red onion, and Italian parsley. Baked until the fish is flaky and fragrant. A simple, elegant Italian-inspired dinner.

Cheesy baked grits with Swiss, cheddar and Parmesan cheese.

Gingered snow peas stir-fried with mushrooms, scallions, sherry and soy sauce. Quick Asian-style vegetable side dish ready in 15 minutes.

Orange sugar-crusted meltaway cookies with chocolate chips and chopped nuts, dipped in fresh orange juice and rolled in sugar to form a delicate citrus-sugar shell. A bright, buttery shortbread-style holiday cookie.

Pounded-thin veal scallops seared golden in minutes, then topped with wilted spinach, briny capers, and a bright lemon pan sauce. Just 6 ingredients and 45 minutes for an elegant Italian weeknight dinner.

Pina colada pie layers pineapple sorbet over a macadamia-coconut crust, then crowns with rum-spiked coconut frozen yogurt and fresh pineapple. Frozen tropical cocktail in pie form.

Grilled meatloaf cooks a seasoned ground beef loaf in foil right on the coals, no oven required. Poke the foil to drain the grease, then top with canned tomatoes and bell peppers for a smoky backyard twist.

Rack of lamb crusted with cracked black pepper, garlic, chervil, rosemary, and thyme, seared at high heat then roasted to a rosy medium-rare. Elegant enough for a dinner party, simple enough for any confident home cook.

Mini pumpkins stuffed with herbed rye bread cubes, carrots, celery, and onion, baked until tender. A vegetarian fall main dish that doubles as a stunning table centerpiece.

Mexican escabeche oysters pickled in vinegar with garlic, carrots, cauliflower, and herbs. Briefly cooked then marinated overnight for a tangy, briny cold appetizer with lime and jalapeno.

Another slow cooker recipe that creates a tender and juicy chicken that is perfect for those family gatherings.