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Cream cheese and sour cream dip with fennel seeds, minced white onion, and paprika. A no-cook, make-ahead party dip with a subtle licorice twist.

Lightened-up hash brown casserole with frozen shredded potatoes, evaporated skim milk, nonfat sour cream, and sharp cheddar under a crisp buttered cornflake crust. A church-potluck classic, reformed.

Chip chicken casserole with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, almonds, and celery baked under a crunchy layer of crushed potato chips and melted cheese. Retro comfort in 40 minutes.

Grilled chicken quesadillas with fire-roasted poblano peppers, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese in flour tortillas. Cooked in a dry skillet for a crispy, golden shell with no added oil.

A classy but succulent chicken dish made with white wine, black olives and red hot pepper sauce.

Microwave mac and cheese with broccoli and cauliflower: a 15-minute single-serve comfort dish built entirely in the microwave. Creamy cheddar sauce, tender pasta, and vegetables snuck right in.

German cucumber salad with a creamy sour cream dill dressing, sliced tomatoes, and scallions. A cool, tangy no-cook side dish that improves after chilling.

Sole Veronique is a classic French dish of poached sole fillets in a white wine cream sauce finished under the broiler and garnished with green grapes for a sweet, elegant contrast.

Sugarplum cookies with dried or candied fruit hidden inside each ball of vanilla sugar cookie dough. Topped with creamy frosting and colored sugar for Christmas cookie trays.

Pheasant braised with lemongrass, ginger, chili, blueberries, and dried mushrooms in a citrusy sauce thickened with arrowroot. A stunning game bird casserole.

Ham in potato jackets are bite-sized stuffed new potatoes filled with mustardy butter, diced ham, and sharp cheddar. A handheld appetizer that disappears fast at parties.

Tender beef cubes simmered low and slow in a tangy tomato sauce spiked with dry mustard and Worcestershire. This hearty, hands-off comfort food serves 4 over rice or egg noodles for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Pan-fried sweetbreads and button mushrooms baked under a golden yogurt, egg, and cheese gratin. A refined dinner for two that's ready in an hour.

Scrambled eggs with fresh corn kernels, cilantro, scallions, and melted muenster cheese wrapped in warm tortillas. A quick Mexican-style breakfast for one.

Oven-baked grouper fish sticks coated in sour cream and crushed saltine crackers with paprika and onion. Crispy, golden, and lighter than anything from the freezer aisle.

Flour tortillas brushed with herb-infused olive oil, topped with diced turkey breast, bell pepper, tomatoes, and melted mozzarella. Crispy personal pizzas baked in 8 minutes flat for the quickest dinner or appetizer ever.