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Layers of torn corn tortillas, seasoned chicken, green chiles, and melted Longhorn cheese baked in a creamy sour cream and mushroom soup sauce. Easy Tex-Mex casserole in one hour.

Mediterranean-style casserole layering brown rice, seasoned beef, crumbled feta, black olives, and dried mushrooms in a garlicky tomato sauce, topped with Parmesan and baked until bubbling.

Italian-seasoned barley cooked with onions, green pepper, garlic, tomatoes, and herbs. A low-fat vegetarian grain side dish that reheats well in the microwave.

Asparagus and ricotta pasta tossed in a silky sauce made with parmesan and pasta cooking water. Fresh basil and black pepper keep it bright and light.

Vegetable-packed alphabet soup with barley, tomatoes, and peas in a chicken-beef broth. Wholesome, colorful, and satisfying without any meat.

Considered the national dish of Malaysia, nasi lemak is a breakfast staple in Singapore hawker centres, but is also recognised as one of the least healthy breakfast options - no surprise since lemak means 'fatty' and refers to the rich white rice cooked in coconut cream. When served with fried chicken, the dish really does pack a calorific punch. However, with a few tweaks and substitutions it is possible to create a healthier version of the dish to enjoy on weekends at home with family.

Shredded beef burritos stuffed with homemade refried pinto beans, cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, and fresh tomatoes. Includes a from-scratch refried beans recipe with chile powder and cumin that beats anything from a can.

Olive Garden spaghetti carbonara copycat: thick-cut bacon and sautéed mushrooms tossed with spaghetti and a creamy béchamel-Parmesan sauce. The American-Italian chain version, no raw eggs required.

A classic rustic french dish. Slow cooked pork shoulder.

Chickpea dip with 6 cloves of garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice pureed smooth. A tahini-free hummus-style appetizer served with pita bread, scallions, crackers, or red cabbage.

Pork loin slow-cooked with garlic and onion until fork-tender, then shredded and simmered in honey BBQ sauce. Pile it high on rolls for the easiest pulled pork sandwiches.

Crunchy bean sprout and cucumber salad tossed in a toasted sesame oil, soy, and apple cider vinegar dressing. Ten minutes, no cooking, and refreshingly light.

New Year's pork roast slow-cooked overnight on a bed of sauerkraut with beer. A traditional good luck meal that feeds the family all day long.

The ultimate dump-and-bake chicken casserole. Wild rice, cream of celery soup, green beans, water chestnuts, and mayo get mixed with chicken and baked uncovered in 30 minutes flat.

Fiery Assam-style spicy shrimp wok-fried in tamarind, oyster sauce, ginger, and chili. A bold Malaysian shellfish dish with sweet-sour-spicy layers. Serve over rice.

New England baked beans from dried navy beans, slow-cooked with smoked ham, maple syrup, brown sugar, and dry mustard. The all-day crock pot cook builds deep, sweet-smoky flavor no canned beans can touch.