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Plantation shrimp with rice is a lightened Southern skillet dinner with sweet peppers, mushrooms, bay, and Worcestershire. The shrimp cook just until pink and fold into warm rice for a protein-packed low-fat main.

Tender beef meatballs packed with ground zucchini and rice, simmered in a savory tomato-beef broth seasoned with oregano and cumin. A cozy one-pot stew with a hidden veggie boost in every bite.

Low-calorie chicken barley soup made from scratch with homemade defatted broth, pearl barley, green beans, and lemon juice. A hearty, satisfying soup without the fat.

Sooz's chili simmers ground beef with stewed tomatoes, mild green chilies, kidney beans, and chili powder for a crowd-sized, family-friendly bowl. A milder pot meant for bigger groups.

Corn and lima bean stew with a polenta crust, smoky chipotle, cumin, and fresh vegetables baked casserole-style. A hearty vegetarian Southwestern stew topped with chile-spiked cornmeal.

Gentle lentil and greens soup with creamy soft lentils, sauteed onions, celery, garlic, and a bright lemon finish. A simple plant-based weeknight bowl that goes from pantry to table in under an hour.

Ginger dip made with crystallized ginger, soy sauce, water chestnuts, and garlic stirred into mayo and sour cream. An Asian-inspired party dip ready in 10 minutes.

Santa Maria-style bean soup simmered with carrots, celery, tomatoes, cumin, and bay leaves in olive oil and stock. Vegetarian, one pot, and ready in an hour.

Thinly sliced lamb's liver floured and seared, then braised on a bed of onions with red wine, clarified butter, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. A proper British offal dish, rich and savory.

Hearty vegetable soup with Spam, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes simmered in chicken broth, topped with broiled Swiss and Parmesan cheese croutons. French onion soup vibes with a fun twist.

Steamed persimmon pudding with brandy, raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg, flambed at the table and served with whipped cream. An old-fashioned holiday dessert with spectacular presentation.

Date nut raisin bread softened by boiling water over the fruit before mixing, creating a moist, tender quick bread loaded with walnuts and dried fruit. Egg-white-only batter keeps it lighter.

Whole red snapper stuffed with a creamy filling of sour cream, dill, lemon zest, and seasoned breadcrumbs, then baked until the flesh flakes apart. An elegant centerpiece for seafood dinners.

Pasta and kidney bean soup is a quick Italian pasta e fagioli style soup with rosamarina (orzo), canned tomatoes, red kidney beans, oregano, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Jamaican jerk pork shoulder marinated overnight in Scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, thyme, and scallions, then slow-grilled over indirect heat. Authentic Caribbean jerk with serious heat.

Classic Italian spaghetti with fresh ripe tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and Parmesan. Simple, authentic pomodoro sauce made from scratch in 40 minutes flat.