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Pork tenderloin braised in tequila, lime juice, tomatoes, and ground red chile. A mustard-crusted Mexican-inspired one-skillet dinner.

Broiled flounder fillets crowned with a puffy homemade sauce: scratch-made mayonnaise folded with whipped egg whites, dill relish, lemon, and a dash of hot sauce. Golden, airy, and irresistible.

Low-cholesterol breakfast sausage patties made with ground turkey, sage, paprika, and breadcrumbs. Mix, chill overnight, and pan-fry for a lighter take on a breakfast staple.

No-bake caramel crispy treats made with chow mein noodles, marshmallows, and a peanut butter caramel drizzle. Crunchy, chewy, and done in 30 minutes. Makes 24.

This classic central That dish is traditionally made with shrimp or chicken, but we prefer using oyster mushrooms since they are just as meaty in texture and yet more subtle in taste. Although it is served as a soup course in North American Thai restaurants, it actually falls somewhere between a soup and a curry. In Thailand, it is served as a condiment to rice, just like any of the other dishes on the table.

Skinless chicken braised in dry white wine with mushrooms, carrots, celery, and thyme. A lighter take on French country cooking with a reduced wine sauce. Serves 6.

Ham mousse in sherry aspic is a classic French charcuterie showpiece. Ground ham folded into whipped cream, set in a crystal-clear aspic with truffle and egg white garnishes.

Grilled pork tenderloin with a cumin-chili rub, served with Michigan dried cherry chutney and a cider bourbon sauce. A restaurant-caliber dish with three bold components.

People who do not like ordinary pate seem to love this one. Vary the herbs and substitute the vegetables as you wish. Serve with water crackers, thick slices of crusty French bread, thin slices of whole wheat bread, or unsalted whole wheat crackers. May be frozen.

Light Asian fish rolls wrapped in rice paper with sea bass, bean sprouts, napa cabbage, and snow peas. Served with a tangy tomato-ginger dipping sauce for a fresh, low-calorie appetizer.

Spicy chicken tacos with seared chicken strips, fresh jalapeño, cumin, and hot salsa wrapped in warm corn tortillas. A 35-minute weeknight skillet dinner with customizable heat and classic taco garnishes.

Spinach spaghetti with flounder, fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and white wine in a light olive oil sauce. An elegant Italian-style fish pasta ready in 30 minutes.

Pork tenderloin coated in a horseradish Dijon mustard paste with scallions, garlic, and fresh thyme, then roasted on a rack with chicken broth. Lean and flavorful.

Black Forest oatmeal cookies with white and semi-sweet chocolate chunks, maraschino cherries, toasted almonds, and almond extract. A bakery-style drop cookie.

Thai hot and sour shrimp soup (tom yum goong) with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, straw mushrooms, and chili paste. Aromatic, spicy, tangy, and ready fast.

Polynesian beef and peppers stir-fried with soy sauce, sherry, and fresh tomatoes. Thin-sliced steak in a savory-sweet glaze, ready in 30 minutes for a fast weeknight dinner.