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Halibut Creole bakes firm white fish under a topping of tomatoes, green pepper, and onion, then drizzles a Tabasco-spiked lemon butter over the top for a 25-minute Louisiana-style supper. Works equally well with cod or other firm white fish.

Pesto pasta with marinated artichoke hearts, black olives, and sauteed bell peppers tossed with bowtie or angel hair. A 40-minute vegetarian-friendly dinner.

Bulgur saute toasts cracked wheat with onion and celery in butter, then simmers it in beef-bouillon broth until fluffy. A nutty, pilaf-style side dish ready in well under an hour with seven everyday ingredients.

Fantastic fruit muffins: low-fat whole wheat muffins with oats, pear, cranberry, and golden raisin. Prune puree replaces butter for natural moisture; egg whites keep them light and healthy.

Cubed potatoes and cauliflower sizzled with popping black mustard seeds, fenugreek, turmeric, and fresh serrano chiles. A bold, vegan Indian side dish ready in 30 minutes with a bright cilantro-lemon finish.

Spaghettini with clam sauce, sauteed leeks, white wine, and fresh arugula tossed in at the end for a peppery bite. A light, briny pasta dish in 25 minutes.

Layered sausage and macaroni casserole with mushrooms, cottage cheese, and Italian herbs, topped with bread crumbs. A hearty weeknight bake with big savory flavor.

Ukrainian kutia is a traditional Christmas Eve grain dish of buckwheat, ground poppy seeds, honey, and walnuts. The first of 12 dishes served at Sviata Vecheria, eaten cold and symbolic of family unity.

Fresh herb turkey loaf with oats, egg whites, red bell pepper, celery, parsley, and basil. A lighter take on meatloaf that's leaner and packed with vegetables.

Fresh tomatillo green sauce with jalapenos, cumin, cilantro, and garlic sauteed in vegetable stock. A low-fat, bright salsa verde for tacos, enchiladas, and grilled meats.

Cornish hens Provencal style braised with tomatoes, saffron, olives, leeks, white wine, and fresh herbs. A one-skillet French country dinner with golden-skinned game hens in 50 minutes.

Grilled chicken breast topped with warm fruit salsa of kiwi, strawberries, and cantaloupe marinated in a hot raspberry vinegar and tarragon dressing.

Vegetarian sweet potato risotto made with brown arborio rice and vegetable broth. Naturally creamy without butter, cheese, or constant stirring.

Honey pumpkin cookies sweetened with honey instead of sugar. Soft, cake-style drop cookies with raisins, pecans, cinnamon, and nutmeg. No refined sugar.

To the delight of clam lovers on the East Coast and Pacific Northwest, clams are available year round. OK, let's make some clams.

Fresh pico de gallo salsa with serrano chiles, tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, and red wine vinegar. No cooking required, bold heat from six serranos.