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Simplicity means satisfaction, and satisfy is exactly what this tasty dish does.

Spanish-style butterflied Cornish hens rubbed with crushed coriander and garlic, roasted crisp, then topped with sauteed almonds and julienned bell peppers. Gallina de Cornuallo al Ajillo for a crowd.

Full-flavored borscht in 40 minutes flat, thanks to the pressure cooker. Beets, cabbage, carrots, parsnips, and tomatoes in a rich beef stock with caraway and allspice. Finished with vinegar and sour cream.

Chinese-style char siu pork strips marinated in soy sauce, hoisin, five spice, rice wine, and red bean curd, then oven-roasted and glazed with honey. Serve as a main course or slice thin for appetizers.

Bite-sized shrimp quiches with a buttery cream cheese pastry shell, Swiss cheese, chives, and a hint of nutmeg. A from-scratch appetizer for parties and holidays.

A lighter salmon dip made with thick strained yogurt instead of mayo, canned salmon, scallions, celery, and toasted sesame seeds with a dash of hot sauce. High-protein, tangy, and great with crackers or crudites.

Santa Maria-style grilled tri-tip marinated 24 hours in red wine, olive oil, Worcestershire, soy sauce, and garlic. Central California barbecue at its finest.

Strained yogurt whisked smooth with grated cucumber, fresh dill, mint, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon. This chilled no-cook soup is the coolest thing you'll eat on a scorching summer day.

Stuffed pork burgers with a sauteed mushroom and green onion filling sealed between two seasoned patties. Grilled until juicy and served on kaiser rolls with fresh toppings.

Meatless chili mole with cocoa powder, two kinds of kidney beans, corn, and melted Jarlsberg cheese. The cocoa adds rich depth without any chocolate sweetness.

Fried crawfish tails get a Louisiana upgrade: sherry-marinated, dipped in dark beer batter, and fried crisp, served with a homemade remoulade spiked with Worcestershire, Tabasco, and sherry. New Orleans seafood done right.

Carne asada with round steak marinated in red wine vinegar, sage, savory, and paprika, then grilled and sliced thin. Served on warm flour tortillas with onions, green chiles, salsa, and guacamole. Build-your-own taco night.

Cajun-style shrimp Newburg in a creamy white sauce with pimentos, Worcestershire, beef bouillon, dry mustard, and a kick of hot sauce. A rich, savory shrimp dinner with Southern flair.

Hoosier chili is Indiana-style chili with ground beef, kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, and elbow macaroni simmered in a tomato juice and beef stock base. Thick, hearty, and feeds a crowd.

A great way to give tofu some kick. Quite a traditional Chinese dish.

Hearty minestrone soup packed with potatoes, green beans, cabbage, spinach, zucchini, and kidney beans. Served with orzo pasta and grated Parmesan in every bowl.