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Smoky bacon meets sharp cheddar in this velvety soup loaded with tender vegetables. Cook everything in bacon fat for maximum flavor, then stir in cream for pure comfort in a bowl.

Chinese-American pepper steak stir-fry with sirloin strips, green bell peppers, onions, and water chestnuts in a glossy soy-ginger sauce. Fast, flavorful, and ready in about 35 minutes.

Whole oven-baked sea bass on a bed of bacon, apple, onion, lemon, and green pepper, basted with a buttery Worcestershire and soy sauce. Rustic, smoky, and savory.

Japanese noodle soup with shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, red pepper, and rice noodles in a hot sesame broth, finished with ginger, brown rice vinegar, and roasted cashews. A vegetarian, low-fat Asian soup ready in 45 minutes.

Slow cooker beef chuck roast simmered all day with black-eyed peas, carrots and green chiles, finished with a hit of hickory liquid smoke. Set it and forget it for 9 to 10 hours.

Vegetable lasagna packed with broccoli folded right into the ricotta layer, stacked with a chunky homemade tomato sauce of peppers, celery and basil. A hearty meatless lasagna under bubbly mozzarella.

A traditional Italian way to cook rice which results in a creamy side dish

Preserve summer's bounty with this big-batch pickled vegetable recipe. Carrots, cauliflower, green beans, peppers, celery, and olives in a tangy vinegar brine with mustard seed and turmeric. Makes 20 pints.

Spicy nachos supreme with a green chile tomato sauce, melted cheddar, fresh guacamole, sour cream, and jalapeño slices. Loaded appetizer nachos done right.

Loads of great flavour. I followed the recipe, and cooked the dish in my microwave (oven mode), and it came out delicious. Of course served it with basmati rice. To die for!

H. Allen Smith's legendary no-bean chili: 4 pounds of coarse-ground sirloin simmered for 3 hours with dried hot chilis, Mexican oregano, and cumin. Pure Texas-style chili, the way the purists intended.

Crustless rice and turkey quiche with tomato, green pepper, basil, and reduced-fat cheddar. Uses egg substitute and skim milk for a lighter take on quiche. Great for using leftover turkey and rice.

Curried tofu veggie sandwich spread with soy mayo, green pepper, celery, sunflower seeds, and turmeric. A vegan, no-cook spread for sandwiches and crackers.

Loaded herbed beef stew packed with potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, corn, peas, green beans, and fresh tomatoes. Rosemary, oregano, basil, and marjoram build layers of savory warmth.

A bubbly pasta bake loaded with artichoke hearts, chestnut mushrooms, smoked ham, and herbed soft cheese under a golden breadcrumb and cheddar crust. Comfort food with a Continental twist.

Broiled walleye fillets topped with a zesty crust of Dijon mustard, sautéed onions, breadcrumbs, and melted provolone. A quick 30-minute fish dinner with a kick of cayenne that'll make you forget you're eating healthy.