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Lu's moist meatloaf with lean ground beef, horseradish, crumbled bacon, and evaporated milk for extra moisture. A simple mix-and-bake meatloaf with a peppery kick.

Chilled wild rice chicken salad tossed with sweet green grapes, crunchy water chestnuts, and cashews in light mayo. A refreshing make-ahead lunch or potluck crowd-pleaser that serves six.

Lyons spaghetti is a baked beef and macaroni casserole layered with tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, green peppers, and American cheese. Old-school church potluck food, the kind that feeds a crowd without fuss.

Chili meatloaf muffins made with lean ground beef, salsa, and chili powder, filled with kidney beans and topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. Individual portions baked in a muffin tin in 20 minutes.

Greek potato salad with Kalamata olives, capers, quick-pickled onions, and fruity olive oil. A Mediterranean twist on potato salad without mayo.

Riewe Schales is an Amish turnip and potato casserole with grated root vegetables, yogurt, milk, and onions baked under whole wheat breadcrumbs. A hearty Pennsylvania Dutch side dish from plain country cooking.

Chilled lobster tails stuffed with a creamy lobster salad made with mayonnaise, tarragon vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. An elegant no-cook first course for a special dinner.

Mouclade, the classic French Bordeaux mussel dish steamed with shallots, white wine, saffron, and cream. Like moules marière's richer, golden cousin.

Salmon spread cheese ball: a make-ahead party appetizer with canned salmon, reduced-fat cream cheese, lemon, and Dijon, shaped into a parsley-coated ball for melba rounds.

Heart-healthy braised chicken in a tangy orange sauce with brown sugar, ginger, sherry, and soy. A skinless braised chicken dish from the AMA cookbook that's lower-fat without sacrificing flavor.

Cold citrus rice salad molded into a ring and served with fresh orange and grapefruit segments, watercress, and chicory. A retro party presentation that's light, fresh, and make-ahead friendly.

Spiced chicken filling for samosas with garam masala, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and green chili. Steamed, flaked, and seasoned with fresh dhunia leaves.

Albondigas soup with small browned meatballs simmered in stock with garlic, parsley, and white wine. Serve as a Mexican-style meatball soup or a saucy main dish.

Creamy chicken chowder with potatoes, carrots, and fresh parsley thickened with a flour-milk slurry. A hearty, from-scratch soup that's perfect for thermos lunches.

Pan-fried ginger salmon cakes built on canned salmon with fresh grated ginger, scallions, and parsley. Served over peppery watercress with a lemon-ginger oil dressing.

Quick chicken stir-fry with garlic butter, mushrooms, and parsley finished with a splash of chicken broth. A weeknight skillet dinner in under 35 minutes for 4.