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A traditional Middle Eastern dish containing bulgur wheat and fresh herbs. Serve with Toasted Pita Chips (see separate recipe) and raw vegetables.

Vegetarian lentil enchiladas made with cumin-spiced lentils, onion, green pepper, and salsa wrapped in flour tortillas. A hearty, protein-packed meatless Mexican dinner.

Cuban-style black beans simmered with bay leaves, then enriched with a sofrito of onion, green pepper, garlic and oregano. Naturally vegan, gluten-free and high in fiber. Serve over rice.

Andalusian gazpacho with 3 pounds of fresh tomatoes, bread, garlic, olive oil, and white wine vinegar, served ice-cold with a spread of diced vegetable garnishes. No cooking required.

Sweet pineapple and strawberry jam meet crushed red pepper in this 30-minute chicken breast dish. Golden raisins add chewy bursts of flavor to a glossy, fruity sauce you'll want to drizzle on everything.

Crispy chickpea flour fritters simmered in a spiced potato curry with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, and turmeric. A vegetarian Indian side dish that cooks in 15 minutes once the prep is done. Warm, fragrant, and deeply satisfying.

Grilled pork loin chops stuffed with blue cheese, chopped pecans, shredded carrots, and Worcestershire, served with a creamy yogurt pan sauce. A steakhouse-worthy dinner at home.

Authentic Chinese bird's nest soup with real dried bird's nests simmered in rich chicken broth with pounded chicken, egg whites, and dry sherry. A prized delicacy garnished with scallions and ham.

Fresh mango salsa with red peppers, cilantro, and garlic pulsed in a food processor, then tossed over chilled rice vermicelli. A bright, no-cook summer pasta dish.

Vegetarian rice soup Florentine with brown rice, spinach, leeks, scallions, and garlic in a light vegetable broth. Simple, wholesome, and ready in 45 minutes.

This was a big hit at our house: only a little strip was left along one edge of the casserole! I used nonfat mayonnaise, and bet that nonfat yogurt would work just as well to cut down on fat. I was out of peas, so used corn. And I used leftover chicken instead of turkey. Save this one for a neat way to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

Crispy golden phyllo cups filled with a creamy smoked trout, horseradish and scallion mixture, topped with cool shredded cucumber. An elegant make-ahead appetizer that yields 48 bite-sized pieces.

Skillet macaroni barbecue: elbow pasta simmered one-pot with stewed tomatoes, barbecue sauce, sweet corn, peppers, onions, and melted cheddar on top. A vegetarian weeknight skillet dinner that tastes like a cowboy diner plate.

Slow cooker curry lentil stew with sweet potato, sherry, and warm spices. Indian-inspired vegetarian stew served over fragrant basmati or jasmine rice.

Vegetarian split pea soup with potatoes, carrots, celery, and a touch of Worcestershire. Slow-simmered for hours, then partially blended for the ideal thick-and-chunky texture.

Grilled Mediterranean vegetable salad with smoky eggplant, charred peppers, potatoes, and olives tossed in garlicky red wine vinaigrette for a make-ahead summer side.