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Curried chicken and apple soup with golden sautéed onions and celery, pureed smooth with stock, then chilled and finished with cold cream for silky texture.

Broccomole: a fat-free, vegan guacamole swap made from pureed broccoli stems with cumin, green chilies, and fresh tomato. McDougall diet friendly.

Garlic cheese and walnut dip with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, curry, paprika, chili powder, and fresh dill. An unexpectedly spiced party dip with real crunch from chopped walnuts. No cooking needed.

Another scrumptious and tasty casserole that is bound to be one of your family's favorites!

Chewy oat and dried fruit breakfast bars with orange juice, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Freezer-friendly grab-and-go bars that take just 10 minutes to prep for a whole week of mornings.

Low-fat mushroom barley soup made with dried mushrooms, pearl barley, fat-free chicken broth, potatoes, and carrots. Finished with a swirl of nonfat sour cream and a pinch of dill. Earthy, hearty, and lighter than the diner version.

Frijoles a la charra (Mexican ranch-style beans) with bacon, jalapenos, tomato, and cilantro simmered in their own broth. A smoky, spicy pinto bean side dish ready in 35 minutes.

Creamy vegan mushroom bean soup purées navy beans with potato, white mushrooms, and shiitake for a velvety dairy-free bowl. Big earthy flavor, no cream needed.

Cuban ajiaco chicken stew with yucca, corn on the cob, milk, paprika, and cayenne, finished with fresh lime juice. A creamy, hearty one-pot Caribbean comfort dish.

Spiced garbanzo stew with chickpeas simmered in vegetable stock with fresh ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin, and tomato. A vegan low-fat one-pot dinner finished with lime and parsley.

Savory crab quiche with a chili-cheddar pastry crust, smoky bacon, and a silky custard kissed with cayenne and dry mustard. Brunch or dinner, this one delivers.

My take on this classic Italian belly warming soup.

Creamy white chicken chili with white beans, green chiles, Monterey Jack cheese, and sour cream. A lighter, cheesier take on chili that's ready in 45 minutes.

Two-layer molded Jello salad with raspberry gelatin, cranberry juice, apples, and nuts on the bottom and a creamy lemon layer on top. A retro potluck showpiece.

Easy Coney sauce: a smooth, no-bean meat sauce simmered with tomato, mustard, and a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. The classic Coney dog topping that turns a plain hot dog Detroit-style.

Red snapper poached in tomato, red wine, red onion, and garlic. A 20-minute one-skillet seafood dinner with a Mediterranean profile and a quiet kick of cayenne.