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Braising can turn a tough piece of meat into a tender, fall off the bone, comfort food. I can think of no better example than the classic dish osso buco, made from veal shanks.

Easy to put together, and just let the crock-pot do its wonder. A warm and delicious meal is ready to serve when you come home from work.

Chilled shrimp cocktail with brandy-spiked lemon cream sauce, studded with crisp apple and fresh herbs. Elegant Italian appetizer.

Tender pork cubes stir-fried with tart kumquats, honey, and citrus in a glossy soy glaze. Quick 30-minute Asian-fusion dinner over fluffy rice.

Thick tuna steaks marinated in ginger, lime, and soy then broiled to a caramelized glaze deliver restaurant-quality seafood in just 20 minutes for impressive weeknight dinners.

Simple pork satay with sweet apricot peanut butter sauce. Quick marinade in soy and steak sauce, grill or broil in 10 minutes. Easy appetizer serves 6 or main dish for 2.

Tender braised pot roast with Mediterranean spices, olives, and tomatoes. This aromatic one-pot dinner fills your kitchen with the warm scent of cumin, cinnamon, and garlic.

Yogurt-marinated chicken breasts rubbed with toasted coriander, cumin, ginger, and cayenne, then broiled until charred and tender. Served on crisp julienned radishes with fresh scallions and lime.

Crown roast of pork stuffed with apple, cranberry, and bread dressing for elegant holiday entertaining. Showstopping centerpiece feeds 16 in 3.5 hours.

By adding extra fish such as a lobster per person this will become a meal instead of a soup.

Slow-roasted beef brisket brushed with soy sauce and smothered in onion soup mix. Four hours in the oven yields fork-tender, deeply savory meat that practically carves itself.

Chicken thighs marinated in balsamic vinegar, white wine, lemon zest, and thyme, then simmered until tender. The marinade reduces into a glossy, tangy pan sauce you'll want to pour over everything.

Crunchy broccoli slaw with grated apple, pine nuts, and a tangy buttermilk Dijon dressing. No cooking required. A fresh, low-calorie side in 20 minutes.

Tender pork tenderloin and crisp Napa cabbage stir-fry with ginger and garlic in under 20 minutes for a light, healthy Asian-inspired weeknight dinner.

A crustless quiche lined with Canadian bacon slices and filled with creamy brie, Parmesan, and eggs. Low-carb, high-protein, and elegant enough for a brunch spread. Ready in 45 minutes.

Rustic Calabrian asparagus soup thickened with eggs and Parmigiano-Reggiano, ladled over toasted Italian bread. A silky, savory Italian egg-drop soup ready in one hour.