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Instead of using the barbecue, stay cool indoors and try this succulent dish that is sure to make you forget about the summer heat.

Maraschino pecan bread for the bread machine studded with cherries, raisins, pecans, and sunflower seeds, spiced with cinnamon and ginger. A festive, fruit-and-nut loaf.

Mexican pasta pie layered with ziti, taco-seasoned tomatoes, black beans, chicken, ricotta, and cheddar. A baked casserole that combines pasta night with taco night in one dish.

Potatoes Rio Grande with boiled potato cubes tossed in a skillet with green chiles, garlic, stewed tomatoes, and bell pepper, topped with melted cheddar. A Tex-Mex potato side dish.

Gingered carrot soup with cumin, fennel, cinnamon, and allspice for a Middle Eastern-leaning spice profile, brightened with lemon juice. Pureed smooth and finished with a swirl of yogurt.

Light fiesta shrimp dip blends chopped shrimp with reduced-fat cream cheese, picante sauce, horseradish, cumin, and green onions. Lighter than your average shrimp dip, full of southwest punch.

Chunks of tomatoes and lots of Italian spices make this a real winner.

Old-school stovetop chocolate fudge made with vanilla pudding mix, Dutch cocoa, and a cold-towel cooling technique for smooth, creamy texture. No butter needed, topped with pecans.

Salmon patty sandwiches on English muffins with hollandaise sauce. Canned salmon patties coated in crushed cheese crackers, sauteed, then slow-cooked in a Crock-Pot for tender results.

Layered coffee cake with a cinnamon cereal crunch swirl baked in a bundt pan. Vanilla yogurt keeps the crumb moist and tender while the cereal layer adds serious crunch.

Western skillet rice browns ground beef in one pan, then simmers with brown rice, stewed tomatoes, peas, and onion soup mix. Sharp cheddar melts on top for a one-skillet family dinner.

Ground beef and corn chili baked in a cornbread stuffing crust with melted cheddar. A Tex-Mex spin on pot pie that feeds 8 and makes weeknight dinner an event.

Canned corned beef stirred into onion soup-flavored instant mashed potatoes with melted margarine and grated cheese. A quick, budget-friendly one-pot comfort meal ready in 30 minutes.

A lighter coleslaw with a tangy yogurt-mayo dressing, Dijon mustard, and white vinegar. Crunchy shredded cabbage, carrot, celery, and onion tossed together in 30 minutes. Keeps in the fridge for 2 days.

This is a delicious frittata which can be had as a healthy breakfast or lunch.

Egg and beansprout risotto made with cracked wheat instead of rice, simmered with tomatoes, mushrooms, green pepper, and satay sauce. A hearty vegetarian one-pan dish with an Asian-British fusion twist.