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Slow cooker veggie chili layers black beans, corn, peppers and crushed tomatoes with spices bloomed in oil first, then simmers all day. A hearty, high-fiber vegetarian chili that's nearly hands-off.

Homestyle ground beef meatloaf loaded with cubed cheddar cheese, onion, and green pepper. Celery seed and paprika add a savory twist to this easy mix-and-bake comfort food classic that serves 8.

Here is the all-purpose southwestern favorite. This simple salsa is unbeatable when tomatoes are at their brilliant best.

Lean chicken breast strips over brown rice simmered in chicken broth, tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder. Topped with pimentos, capers, and green peas.

A succulent beef roast that's sauted with potatoes and zucchini in a red wine sauce.

Spiced ground venison hash baked with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and chili peppers in a covered casserole. Hearty, lean, and loaded with Southwestern heat. Feeds five hungry folks.

Find out how savory this roast can be by following this easy crockpot recipe that will be one of your favorites.

Moroccan chickpea soup (Hasa Al-Hummus) with cilantro, garlic, hot chili, and lemon. A North African vegetarian classic with simple, bright flavors.

Vegetarian black bean burritos packed with corn, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, and smoky spices. Rolled in tortillas and baked until hot, a meatless Mexican-inspired weeknight dinner.

Spicy bread originating from the Catskill mountains.

Spanish rice with beef simmers browned ground beef, onions, bell pepper, stewed tomatoes, and crumbled bacon with rice and chili powder. A one-skillet (or one-casserole) family supper with smoky-savory depth.

New Orleans-style barbecued shrimp swimming in spicy butter-beer sauce loaded with garlic, Worcestershire, cayenne, and rosemary. Skillet seafood meant for sopping with crusty French bread.

Whole fish sauteed in rich coconut milk with green pepper, tomato, and celery. A Caribbean-style coconut fish dish using sea bass or red snapper, ready in 30 minutes.

Dry potato curry with mustard seeds, turmeric, cumin, and fresh ginger. Parboiled red potatoes tossed in a sizzling spice base for a sauceless Indian side dish ready in 35 minutes.

Cajun shrimp Creole simmered for hours in a homemade shrimp stock with fresh tomatoes, three peppers, thyme, basil, and the holy trinity. Even better made a day or two ahead.

Easy Swiss steak: pounded round steak braised low and slow with tomatoes, onion, and green pepper into a fork-tender American supper-club classic.