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I loved the mixture of the parmesan and swiss cheeses in this. I didn't realize I was almost out of rice so I ended up using 1.5c cooked rice and 0.5c cooked couscous. That turned out wonderful! I thought this would be more "tomato-y", and I used 1.5 cups of tomatoes, but it was still tasty. Also, I didn't bother to peel or seed the tomatoes.

An American invention, this pasta salad is done right. Caramelized fennel and red onions with sun-dried tomatoes with a light vinaigrette.

Perfect for Christmas breakfast and even better as a side for Christmas dinner. You can use any fresh herbs to stuff inside these festive, tasty, healthy biscuits.

Not only desserts attract people's attention at Halloween party, try this delicious cheesy oozy calzone snake, everyone will love it!

Corn and tomato saute browns sweet fresh corn and shallots, then folds in raw tomatoes and tarragon off the heat so they stay fresh and juicy. A light, 5-ingredient summer side in 20 minutes.

Italian lentil minestrone soup with overnight-soaked lentils, cabbage, mushrooms, celery, and tomato paste, simmered with Italian herbs and finished with Parmesan.

Quick microwave trout stuffed with tender peppers and onions in lemon-butter sauce, ready in 15 minutes for weeknight fish dinners that taste like campfire cooking.

Saffron-infused rice topped with slow-cooked black beans and a fresh tomato-cumin garnish. A vibrant, naturally vegan bowl built from three simple components.

Room temperature pasta primavera with green and white fettuccine, prosciutto, snow peas, and a raspberry vinegar dressing. Finished with Parmesan and citrus zest.

Garlicky shrimp and cannellini beans simmered in olive oil with red pepper flakes and fresh parsley. A rustic Italian one-pot dinner with just 7 ingredients in 30 minutes.

A golden cornmeal-Parmesan crust pressed into a deep-dish pie pan and loaded with saucy kidney beans, zucchini, bell pepper, and seasoned tomatoes, then blanketed with melted mozzarella. Hearty, protein-packed vegetarian comfort in one gorgeous pie.

Mediterranean orzo pasta salad with sun-dried tomatoes, Greek olives, artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, and a balsamic-lemon dressing. Add shrimp for a satisfying main course.

Quick pasta with fresh garden vegetables, herbs and shaved cheese. Simple 15-minute Italian-style penne dinner showcasing summer produce.

A cheesy and flavorful vegetarian quiche is made of cheese, yogurt, tofu and assorted vegetables. If you don't have egg substitute, use eggs instead.

Roasting concentrates flavors without adding fat and lends a buttery-soft texture.

Serve in buns or as a main course, hot or cold. Can be frozen.