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Black eyed pea casserole layers spiced ground beef, black-eyed peas, and tomatoes between torn corn tortillas and melty cheddar, then bakes it into a hearty Tex-Mex bake with a Creole kick.

Slow cooker pork loin braised in fresh cranberries, honey, and orange zest with warm hints of clove and nutmeg. A hands-off holiday-flavored crockpot dinner that practically cooks itself.

Grilled shrimp and chicken skewers basted with cumin-garlic butter. Separate skewers ensure both proteins cook perfectly on the grill in under 15 minutes.

A slow-braised British venison casserole with red wine, prunes, and pickled walnuts. Cooked, rested overnight, then reheated for the deepest, most complex game stew you'll ever taste.

Instead of spaghetti, use spaghetti squash to make this cheesy and succulent casserole that also has browned beef and sauteed vegetables, which is much lower in calories and gluten free.

Spanish-style shrimp and red peppers slow-cooked in olive oil with garlic and chili, served with bread and feta cheese for soaking and piling. A tapas-inspired communal seafood dish.

Zesty barbecued ribs: pork ribs simmered tender first, then grilled or broiled with a homemade ketchup-lemon-brown sugar barbecue sauce. The classic American backyard technique.

Authentic Texas-style chili with cubed round steak, jalapeno, garlic, and whole tomatoes. No beans, no filler, just beef and heat simmered in under an hour.

Stir-fried beef with orange peel, Sichuan peppercorns, and dried chiles. The classic Szechuan restaurant dish with tender velveted beef, citrus perfume, and a numbing tingle on the finish.

Microwave spinach lasagna layered with cottage cheese, fresh spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a herb-spiked tomato sauce. Vegetarian lasagna on the table in 70 minutes, no oven required.

Party chicken bake with browned chicken breasts smothered in a creamy mushroom soup, cream cheese, chive, and sauterne wine sauce. Baked for an hour and served over Italian-seasoned rice.

A buttery zucchini quiche with chopped cashews, Monterey Jack cheese, garlic, and dill baked in a flaky pie crust. Vegetarian comfort food that uses up summer squash beautifully.

Grilled Italian shrimp and salami skewers served warm over fresh mozzarella with a balsamic vinaigrette drizzle and fresh basil. Antipasto on a plate, ready in about 20 minutes from the grill.

Liver, bacon and onions done right: beef liver soaked in milk to mellow its bite, dredged, pan-fried until just pink, then simmered in a savory herb gravy with crisp bacon and sweet onions. Old-school comfort food.

Roasted turkey with fresh sage leaves tucked under the skin and rosemary, stuffed with aromatic vegetables. A low-fat, herb-forward holiday bird with minimal seasoning and maximum flavor.

Chili lovers will enjoy this healthier version that tastes wonderful with a light crusty bread or those classy bread bowls!