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A simple, yet tasty side dish made with quinoa, small leeks, currants and canned tomatoes.

Chewy apricot-coconut centers dipped in white chocolate create bite-sized treats that taste like vacation in a bonbon.

Frozen blender margarita made with frozen limeade concentrate, tequila, and triple sec, using the empty can to measure. A slushy, salt-rimmed crowd-pleaser blended in minutes, no jigger needed.

Mom said we had to have this even if Melissa didn't send it in. She's right, there is no way to each just one piece. So....easy.

Contributed by Linda Johnson A very tasty low calorie recipe. It does have a lot of sodium.

Quick marinara pasta baked with melted mozzarella on top. Canned tomatoes simmered with basil, oregano, and garlic over tricolor pasta, then broiled until bubbly and golden.

Creamy asparagus chicken casserole baked with a rich cream sauce, Parmesan cheese, and a kick of hot pepper sauce. Comfort food at its best, ready for the oven in under an hour.

A vibrant green onion dressing blitzed smooth from scallions, Dijon, garlic, and champagne vinegar with a slow stream of olive oil. Punchy and bright, it wakes up mild greens like iceberg and Boston lettuce.

Classic hummus made the simple Levantine way: chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic blended smooth, finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprig of parsley.

Escargots baked in their shells with anchovy-spiked garlic herb butter, quatre-epices, and a breadcrumb crust. A bold French twist on classic Bourguignonne snails.

Curried egg and artichoke dip, a quick chunky party dip with chopped hard-boiled eggs and artichoke hearts in a curry-spiced sour cream and mayo dressing. No-cook appetizer ready in 10 minutes.

Salmon jacket potatoes stuffed with canned salmon, anchovies, mushrooms, and pesto, baked until hot and served with a fresh tomato-basil-garlic sauce. A British-style loaded baked potato.

Mexican-style lentils simmer with tomato sauce, sweet corn, onion, and bold spices into a hearty, plant-based base for rice or pasta. Cheap, filling, and weeknight-friendly.

No-bake mandarin orange pie with a creamy lemon gelatin filling and whipped cream in a pre-made pie shell. Light, citrusy, and chilled to a silky set.

Pumpkin delight is a no-bake layered dessert: a graham cracker base under a fluffy spiced pumpkin filling of cream cheese, vanilla pudding, and whipped topping. A lighter, make-ahead alternative to pumpkin pie.

Louisiana-style crawfish chili with ground beef, bacon drippings, and a kick of cayenne. A bayou twist on classic chili that simmers low and slow until the crawfish meat surrenders to the broth.