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Couscous with tomato-eggplant sauce simmered with green pepper, garlic, and a Mediterranean herb blend. Hearty, low-fat vegetarian one-skillet dinner.

Spiced broccoli spinach spread with cumin, lime, red pepper flakes, and toasted coconut. A vegan canape that's bold, earthy, and completely unexpected.

Texas-style chili with cubed beef chuck, no beans, simmered with chili powder, green peppers, tomatoes, and oregano. Topped with cheese and raw onion.

Spicy ginger chicken stir-fry with bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and picante sauce. A sweet-heat skillet dinner with fresh cilantro, ready in 35 minutes.

Crispy homemade turkey breakfast sausage patties seasoned with fresh basil, parsley, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. A leaner, herb-packed alternative to store-bought pork sausage.

Sausage and bacon quiche with sharp cheddar, red bell peppers, and a cream-and-egg custard in a prebaked crust. A loaded brunch centerpiece with serious savory depth.

Lemon-tarragon marinated chicken kabobs with zucchini and red pepper, broiled until golden and juicy. A low-calorie, high-protein skewer dinner that comes together fast on busy weeknights.

Grilled venison kabobs marinated in cranberry juice, olive oil, garlic, and herbs with mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers. A hunter's favorite that tames game meat with a fruity, savory marinade.

Halloween black spiders' leg noodles toss inky squid ink linguine with roasted butternut squash, orange bell peppers, garlic, and Kalamata olives. A vegetarian Halloween pasta with bold spooky color contrast.

French bread pizza hero loaded with homemade mushroom-pepper-onion pizza sauce and melted cheese. Split-loaf pizza with a sauce simmered 15 minutes for real pizzeria flavor without the dough.

Southern-style country captain chicken: floured and pan-browned chicken pieces baked in a curry-spiced tomato sauce with onion, green pepper and garlic, topped with raisins and slivered almonds. A Lowcountry classic with Indian roots.

Add some sophistication to your dinners with this scrumptious pasta dish you will love.

Mesquite grilled beef brochettes marinated in Cabernet, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and thyme, skewered with seasonal vegetables and served over couscous.

Chili with beans built the old-school way: overnight soaked pintos, three kinds of meat, and a slow simmer that coaxes out real depth. Cumin, cayenne, and jalapeños do the talking.

Baked falafel made with chickpeas, cumin, coriander, and cilantro. Pan-seared then oven-finished for a crispy outside without deep frying. Served with creamy cucumber dressing.

Stir-fried beef salad piles seared strips of round steak and crisp-tender vegetables over wilted fresh spinach for a warm, low-calorie main-dish salad. A high-protein dinner in 30 minutes of cook time.