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Penette in padella toasts dry pasta in olive oil, flambes with brandy, then cooks risotto-style in vegetable stock with dried mushroom cream. A one-pan Italian technique that builds deep, nutty pasta flavor.

Swiss steak with flour-pounded round steak braised in tomatoes, onions, celery, and green pepper. A retro skillet supper simmered fork-tender in 90 minutes.

Pork tacos with tropical papaya salsa bring sweet heat to Taco Tuesday. Baked with melty Monterey Jack, crowned with lime-bright papaya, pineapple, mint, and red chili for a fresh twist on the classic.

Smoked chicken and potato hash with cooked potatoes, garlic, fresh cilantro, and a hot sauce kick. Uses leftover smoked chicken for a fast skillet dinner.

Barbequed swordfish with a spicy tomato glaze and a Mediterranean black olive, cucumber, and plum tomato salad. A composed summer plate finished with a Dijon-chive vinaigrette for restaurant-level dinner party plating.

A hearty ground beef and spinach casserole layered with cottage cheese and bubbly mozzarella in a rich tomato sauce with mushrooms. Like lasagna without the noodles.

Hearty vegetable soup with canned tomatoes, carrots, celery, and green pepper simmered in chicken bouillon. A pantry-staple soup with a kick of hot sauce, naturally low-calorie and diabetic-friendly.

Middle Eastern chicken simmered in white wine with saffron, lemon, green olives, and nutmeg. A fragrant one-pot dinner served over lemon rice with bold Mediterranean flavors.

Seafood linguine with shrimp, scallops, and mussels in a tomato-chili-basil sauce, brightened with lemon zest and white wine. Italian coastal classic, feeds six.

Vegan red bean chili with curry powder, paprika, miso, and basil. A meatless devil's chili with smoky umami depth from miso and a curry-spiced twist.

Butter-poached chicken and artichoke hearts over fettuccine in a silky sherry vinegar cream sauce. An elegant 40-minute dinner that tastes like a night out.

Pistachio chicken rolls stuffed with mushrooms, ham, and chopped pistachios, then baked in a glossy apricot-chutney wine sauce. Slice into elegant pinwheels for a show-stopping dinner party main.

A whole goat rubbed down in a fiery curry paste with habaneros, garlic, and onions, then smoked low and slow for up to 10 hours. Caribbean-meets-pitmaster barbecue that feeds a crowd and rewards patience.

French seafood quiche with shrimp, crab, and lobster in a rich egg custard with Swiss cheese, Madeira, and white wine. An elegant brunch or dinner centerpiece.

Peachy pork chops stuffed with a sage and peach bread dressing, then baked over more stuffing with a peach preserve glaze. Sunday dinner with sweet-savory Southern charm.

One-dish ham bake with broccoli, cream of mushroom and cheddar soups, and a Bisquick biscuit topping baked golden. A creamy, hearty casserole for eight with just 10 minutes of prep.