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Butterflied Cornish game hens grilled with ancho chile and finished with a bold lemon garlic compound butter. Impressive enough for company, simple enough for any night.

Butter-browned veal loin chops simmered with quartered mushrooms, white wine, and chicken broth, then finished in a silky tarragon cream sauce. An elegant dinner for two in one hour.

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.

Pork chili with artichoke hearts and white beans: a Mediterranean-leaning chili with cumin, oregano, white wine, and roma tomatoes. Lemon juice and cilantro hit at the end for brightness.

Maple-roasted acorn squash, creamy Gorgonzola, and melty mozzarella on a crispy crust, topped with peppery arugula. This vegetarian fall pizza is seasonal eating at its finest.

Dad's corn chowder simmers salt pork, sweet corn, potatoes, and milk into a New England classic. Old-school comfort with smoky, savory depth in every spoonful.

Greek lamb souvlaki meatballs loaded into warm pita bread with shredded lettuce and a cool cucumber-yogurt-mint sauce. Seasoned with oregano, rosemary, thyme, and fresh lemon.

Cinnamon pear tart with a rustic whole wheat crust, warm spices, and juicy sliced pears. A free-form galette for two that's simple enough for any weeknight dessert.

Crispy golden seafood croquettes with a creamy, nutmeg-spiced filling rolled in bread crumbs and fried until crunchy. Freezer-friendly and served with tomato mayonnaise.

Peruvian potato and chicken platter: poached chicken and potatoes built into a colorful spread with hard-boiled eggs, bell pepper strips, green olives, and chunky salsa.

Spicy black bean burgers with jalapeño, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Pan-fried vegetarian patties with crispy edges and a tender, chunky center.

Velvety puréed spinach soup loaded with fresh basil, dill, and russet potatoes for body. Naturally low-fat and dairy-free, this herb-forward bowl serves a crowd in under an hour.

Crustless vegetable quiche with broccoli, potatoes, and red peppers in a light cottage cheese and egg substitute base. Low-fat, high-protein, and packed with fresh vegetables.

The secret to tender baked beans is to leave the salt out until they are finished cooking. For some reason, salt toughens them. To pamper your tummy, rinse off the beans when they are finished soaking in several changes of cold water. This recipe is easy to prepare ahead and cooks in only two hours.

Smoky charred tomatoes meet tender poached chicken and crisp broccoli in a bright lemon dressing with a kick of chili, creating a protein-packed salad that's light yet satisfying.

Greek-inspired lamb in phyllo parcels with seared lamb steaks, sautéed onions, fresh tomato, oregano, and feta wrapped in buttered phyllo and baked until shatteringly golden.