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Sirloin strips simmered in coconut milk with curry, ginger, jalapeno, and garlic for a quick Caribbean curry. Bold island flavors on the table in just 30 minutes.

Otak otak: Southeast Asian fish mousse with a lemongrass-galangal-chili spice paste and coconut milk, wrapped in banana leaves and grilled. Each packet holds a shrimp inside a fragrant, spiced fish paste.

Indian pheasant curry with a hand-pounded spice rub of coriander, cumin, sesame seeds, turmeric, chili, and ginger. Braised low and slow until fork-tender in a simple, aromatic sauce.

One-skillet fish fillets with sauteed mushrooms, soy sauce, and dry sherry. A light, diabetic-friendly dinner that cooks gently in about 30 minutes with clean Asian-inspired flavors.

Crab puff Savannah layers flaky phyllo dough with seasoned crab meat, sauteed red peppers and mushrooms, a ricotta-spinach filling, and Swiss cheese. Scored into diamonds and baked golden.

Pan-seared chicken simmered in dry white wine with shallots and leeks, finished with Dijon mustard and cream. A French-inspired one-pan dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Stir-fry chicken in red curry paste and coconut cream spiked with peanuts and fish sauce for a Thai-inspired dish that's creamy, spicy, and ready in 20 minutes.

Parmesan-crusted chicken breasts pan-fried and topped with a rosemary mushroom tomato sauce. A quick Sicilian-style skillet dinner served over pasta in 40 minutes.

Sage-scented bread cubes loaded with chicken apple sausage, smoky bacon, tart green apples, and buttery chestnuts make this crowd-feeding holiday stuffing a Thanksgiving must.

Whole trout stuffed with crab meat, mushrooms, green pepper, and herbed stuffing mix, cooked in the microwave in just 30 minutes. A surprisingly elegant weeknight fish dinner with minimal cleanup.

Pita Stuffed with Eggplant Salad & Feta Cheese recipe

Capital punishment chili is a fiery Texas-style bowl of red: chunks of beef chuck and pork simmered low with beer, a mountain of chili powder and cumin, a touch of mole and masa harina. No beans, all bold.

Boneless chicken in a creamy cheese-mustard sauce made with cream of chicken soup, served over rice with broccoli and chopped pimentos. A quick weeknight dinner.

Turning now to cooking with cheese, here's a recipe for a yummy spinach and cheese soufflé. This recipe comes from Lynne Kaplan, a chef who owns the Victoria House Bed & Breakfast in Spring Lake, NJ. For a gourmet B&B check them out at victoriahouse.net.

Traditional Russian boiled beef simmered for hours with marrow bones, root vegetables, fresh dill, and peppercorns. Fork-tender rump roast in a rich, savory broth.

New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp cooked shell-on in a buttery, peppery sauce with beer, Worcestershire, garlic, and Cajun spices. Serve with crusty French bread.