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Move over banana bread. This banana frosted and glazed German chocolate banana cake recipe steals the show.

Making your own fish balls is the key to keeping this soup hearty and nutritious. Avoid using store-bought fish balls which can contain added cornflour, flavourings, MSG and preservatives.

Vegetarian spinach lasagna layered with fresh spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, and three cheeses, ricotta or cottage, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A meatless Italian comfort dinner with herby flavor and bubbling cheese.

Pesto ravioli with chicken tenders, zucchini, and red bell pepper cooked in one skillet with chicken broth. A 30-minute weeknight pasta dinner tossed in basil pesto.

Two-layer molded gelatin salad with lime Jell-O and cucumber on the bottom and a cranberry-cabbage layer on top. Vintage chilled appetizer with retro charm.

Marinated Gulf shrimp and vegetable salad with olives, green pepper, celery, sweet pickles, and Italian dressing. Chilled overnight and served cold on a bed of lettuce.

Hearty mushroom barley soup simmered for hours with soy sauce, dill, garlic, and fresh parsley. A thick, savory vegan soup that fills the kitchen with warmth.

Filet mignon and fresh oysters marinated in vermouth and Creole seasoning, served over spinach with a zesty horseradish sour cream sauce. A bold Louisiana surf and turf that brings the bayou to your table.

This cheesy chicken casserole loads tender chicken and cubed ham over fluffy rice in a creamy cheddar soup sauce with sautéed peppers and onions. Ready in 40 minutes flat, it's the kind of one-pot comfort food that brings everyone to the table.

Venison shortcake with ground venison or elk in a savory mustard-ketchup gravy, piled between homemade biscuit halves. A rustic hunter's meal with from-scratch biscuits.

A hearty double-crust vegetarian pie stuffed with curried green lentils, potatoes, carrots, and bell pepper spiced with coriander, cumin, turmeric, and ginger. Serve with chutney and a crisp salad.

Fresh berry and whipped cream topping for pancakes or crepes with orange liqueur. Sweetened strawberries with a boozy, vanilla-laced whipped cream.

Green chili stew with ground turkey, four cans of diced green chilies, zucchini, corn, and canned tomatoes seasoned with cumin and garlic. A hearty Southwestern one-pot stew ready in 45 minutes.

Grilled tofu squares stuffed with julienned cucumber, carrots, bean sprouts, and pineapple, served with a sweet chili-lemon dipping sauce. A quick, light vegan snack.

Everyone in my house goes NUTS over these. They are easy to make (fool proof, really) and you can also freeze what you don't use for later use.

Ethiopian-inspired vegetarian stew layered with curry-spiced cabbage, tender potatoes, and cauliflower in a buttery onion base. Healthy comfort food ready in under an hour.