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Savory green beans with mushrooms, basil, and lemon juice cooked entirely in the microwave. A quick, no-fuss vegetable side dish ready in under 20 minutes.

Elegant julienned vegetable slaw with a handmade Dijon-lemon dressing, inspired by The Four Seasons Restaurant. Pick seasonal vegetables for color, crunch, and flavor in this no-cook showstopper salad.

Szechuan pepper stir-fried eggplant with garlic and sesame oil. Just four ingredients, one wok, and ten minutes for a smoky, numbing-spice Chinese side dish.

Mint white chocolate mousse folds melted white chocolate, green creme de menthe, whipped cream, and egg whites into a pale, airy dessert. A refreshing dinner-party finish.

Vietnamese-style marinade with nuoc mam (fish sauce), shallots, garlic, peanut oil, and sugar. A tangy, umami-rich five-minute marinade for grilled meats and seafood.

Beef bourguignonne baked in the oven with red wine, carrots, mushrooms, and tomatoes, served over buttered egg noodles. The classic French braise made hands-off with no stovetop searing required.

I guess I will have to ditch the craft dinner, because this mac and cheese was actually so easy to make, and it was so much better than those boxed stuff. No comparison.

Rhubarb bulgur pilaf with dried apricots, cinnamon, and a kick of cayenne. A vegetarian grain dish balancing tart rhubarb with sweet fruit and warm spices.

Flank steak marinated in dry red wine, olive oil, and onion soup mix, then grilled and sliced thin against the grain. The reduced marinade doubles as a savory pan sauce.

Crispy fried won tons filled with chopped dates and walnuts. A sweet three-ingredient appetizer or dessert with a crunchy shell and sticky fruit-nut center.

Velvety mushroom barley soup with a clever trick: half the barley gets pureed with sauteed mushrooms for extra body. Lightened up with skim evaporated milk and a splash of dry vermouth.

Frozen chocolate marshmallow pie spiked with coffee liqueur and topped with slivered almonds. A fluffy, no-bake dessert that works as individual tarts or one show-stopping pie.

French-style herb omelet with basil, thyme, marjoram, parsley, and chives folded into buttery eggs. A quick, aromatic breakfast ready in 10 minutes with just a handful of ingredients.

Baked acorn squash rings with maple syrup and cinnamon, covered and baked until tender. A simple vegan fall side dish - add apple slices between the layers for a sweeter variation.

Old-fashioned date and nut candy rolled in a wet towel and sliced into rounds. Just five ingredients, no thermometer fuss, with a soft fudge-like chew.

Gingered apricot hand pies made from refrigerator biscuits filled with chopped dried apricots, dark brown sugar, and ground ginger. Quick, half-moon pastries crimped with a fork and baked golden. A shortcut dessert ready fast.