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This new spin on the delicious squash is perfect for the Autumn season and just in time for Thanksgiving.

Easy pasta casserole with mixed vegetables, cheese, and a crunchy wheat germ topping. A three-ingredient microwave weeknight dinner ready in about 20 minutes.

Crispy Sri Lankan beef pasties with a spiced filling of minced beef, potato, curry leaves, cardamom, and coconut milk tucked into flaky homemade pastry and deep-fried golden.

Golden chicken and noodles made in the slow cooker with broccoli cheese soup, milk, and basil. A creamy, hands-off comfort dinner that cooks all day while you're away.

This is as good as any Italian sandwich I have eaten in Chicago! Even my grandkids loved it! PK

Veal scallopini with onions, green peppers, and mushrooms in a lemony, garlic-mustard sauce. Microwave-finished Italian-American classic ready quickly.

Oven Swiss steak braised in beef gravy and diced tomatoes, topped with parsley-thyme mashed potatoes piped on and baked golden. A complete one-dish dinner with a shepherd's pie finish.

Bite-sized crab quiche squares with Gouda, dill, and a press-in shortening crust. Freezer-friendly and perfect for party platters, brunch spreads, or make-ahead entertaining.

Crab Newburg shortcut using cream of shrimp soup, a quick roux, and a splash of sherry over a pound of crab meat. Serve over hot waffles for a retro brunch twist.

Gluten-free quinoa jambalaya built on a whole-wheat flour roux, crushed tomatoes, bell pepper, and celery. A lighter Louisiana-inspired one-pot with optional shrimp.

Chicken cranberry bake with a sweet-tart sauce of ketchup, brown sugar, orange zest, and fresh cranberries spooned over partially baked chicken breasts. A festive one-dish dinner for fall and winter.

Louisiana red beans and rice with the holy trinity, cumin, thyme, and hot sauce. A hearty vegetarian version of the Cajun Monday classic, served over steamed rice.

A simple and delicious baked beans side dish that can made with some help from your crockpot.

Pressure cooker Swiss steak braises chuck cubes with tomatoes, onion, garlic, celery, and bell pepper into fork-tender beef in a rich tomato gravy. Ready in 30 minutes instead of 3 hours.

In Sweden, these spicy hamburgers are frequently served with a fried egg set atop each, in which case they are made larger and thicker.

Try this succulent side dish that is perfect plain or served with crusty bread.