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Koofteh Tabrizi, oversized Persian meatballs packed with rice, fresh herbs, and leeks, then poached whole in a turmeric-tomato broth. A celebration dish from Iran's Azerbaijan region.

Hamburger barley soup loaded with carrots, celery, onions, and tomatoes in a beefy broth. A one-pot meal that simmers for an hour until the barley turns tender and chewy.

Low-calorie curried chicken with toasted almonds, diced apple, mushrooms, and a creamy lemon sauce. A smart way to turn leftover chicken into a new meal. Serves 5.

Bright Mexican calabacita salad with fresh corn, zucchini, red bell pepper, green chiles, and a zesty lime dressing. A colorful no-cook side dish that chills to even better flavor.

How about having some baked "rats" made of ground beef at Halloween dinner, this will impress everybody!

Chestnut stuffing with Italian sausage: a classic Thanksgiving dressing with toasted bread, crumbled sausage, celery, prosciutto, and tender simmered chestnuts. Bake on the side or stuff a turkey.

Buttery pecan crust meets silky pumpkin custard in these bite-sized holiday treats. Each mini tart delivers cozy autumn spice with a crunchy toasted nut crown.

Stir-fry prawns in black bean sauce: plump shrimp and crisp bok choy, snow peas, shiitake and pepper tossed in a savory fermented black bean, garlic and ginger sauce. A fast, restaurant-style Chinese stir-fry loaded with vegetables.

Piquant meatloaf seasoned with paprika, oregano, thyme, and chili powder, served with a rich mushroom gravy made from butter, cream, and beef stock. A boldly spiced take on a comforting classic.

Mee Krob (Thai crisp fried noodles) loaded with pork, chicken, and shrimp, bean sprouts, and a sweet-sour-salty sauce. A crunchy one-wok showstopper from Thailand.

Lemon shrimp casserole topped with a blanket of sliced lemons that steam and infuse citrus into the creamy rice, sharp cheese, and mushroom sauce below. A bright, tangy one-dish seafood dinner.

No-bake peanut butter balls with dates, raisins, walnuts, molasses, and orange juice, rolled in shredded coconut. A healthy, naturally sweetened energy bite that improves after a day of resting.

Grilled beef brochettes marinated in red wine, honey, coriander, cumin, and lemon juice, threaded with red peppers and onions. Fragrant, charred, and ready for rare in just 4 minutes on the grill.

Slippery glass noodles wok-fried with savory ground pork in a ginger-garlic sauce with dark soy, chili bean paste, and sesame oil. A Chinese comfort bowl in 45 minutes.

Italian vegetable stew with eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, bell pepper, and briny black olives. Rustic Southern Italian peasant dish that tastes even better the next day, served hot or at room temperature.

Pork tenderloin pounded flat, rolled around a savory Italian sausage and mushroom stuffing, wrapped in bacon and roasted with a white wine pan sauce.