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Pan-fried salmon steak with green onions, fresh dill, and lemon. A no-fuss dinner for one that's crusty on the outside and tender inside in about 30 minutes.

Potato and adzuki bean patties coated in grated Parmesan and pan-fried until golden. A vegetarian main with a crispy cheese crust and creamy mashed interior.

Pesto grilled chicken marinated in homemade basil pesto with pine nuts, Parmesan, and garlic. Make the pesto fresh and grill for smoky, herb-crusted results.

Tired of the same old leaf lettuce salad? Then try this tasty recipe that uses bulghur and tomatoes.

A hearty one-skillet supper of ground beef simmered with bulgur wheat, tomatoes, and oregano, finished with Parmesan and parsley. The cracked wheat soaks up the savory broth for a wholesome, budget-friendly dinner.

Breaded chicken breasts baked in tomato sauce with Italian herbs and melted mozzarella. A lighter take on chicken Parmesan using whole wheat crumbs and wheat germ.

Easy sweet potatoes and broccoli is a 5-ingredient gluten-free vegetarian side: diced sweet potato steamed with broccoli, tossed with low-fat cottage cheese and toasted sesame seeds.

Cold penne pasta salad with fresh tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese, basil, black olives, and balsamic vinegar. A no-cook summer side dish that comes together in 35 minutes.

Pound cake slices draped in a cloud-light mascarpone sauce with brandy, whipped egg whites, and fresh berries. An Italian-style dessert that looks fancy but takes 20 minutes.

Easy raw fennel salad: crisp fennel cubes tossed with good olive oil, salt, pepper and a splash of white wine vinegar. A refreshing, anise-scented Italian side that lets the fennel's clean crunch shine. Ready in minutes.

No-cook salmon pate with cream cheese, horseradish, and a hint of liquid smoke. A creamy make-ahead appetizer spread for crackers or party rye bread.

Chilled raspberry borscht made with fresh beets, raspberries, red onion, lemon juice, and balsamic. Modern fruit-twist on the classic Eastern European cold soup, finished with a spoon of sour cream.

Brussels sprouts simmered in beer until tender, then finished with butter and salt. A simple German-inspired side dish with just four ingredients ready in 25 minutes.

Pasta shells tossed in a carrot sauce made by simmering chopped carrots, celery, garlic, and thyme in vegetable stock until reduced by half. Vegan, light, and naturally sweet with a red pepper flake kick.

Sopa de ajo, a classic Spanish garlic soup with sauteed garlic, whole wheat breadcrumbs, chicken broth, paprika, and cayenne. Warming, simple, and ready in under an hour.

Grilled swordfish steaks crowned with a compound butter made from Dijon mustard and fresh basil. Just 25 minutes and 5 ingredients for a smoky, herb-kissed seafood dinner.