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Crostini topped with a chunky artichoke and white bean spread brightened with lemon and basil, finished with crumbles of oven-crisped prosciutto. An easy Italian appetizer built from pantry staples.

Crispy cornmeal-crusted fish fillets pan-fried golden and topped with a brown-butter pecan sauce with parsley and lemon. Southern fish-fry meets classic meunière.

Corn and lima bean stew with a polenta crust, smoky chipotle, cumin, and fresh vegetables baked casserole-style. A hearty vegetarian Southwestern stew topped with chile-spiked cornmeal.

Individual chili pots layer beef, beans, tomatoes and peppers simmered with garlic and oregano, stirred with rice and topped with melted cheese and sliced olives for a one-bowl weeknight dinner.

Double-deck chocolate cake with a devil's food crust, melted chocolate chip layer, chocolate-spiked white cake, and whipped cream topping. Two cake mixes, one show-stopping dessert.

Loaded drop cookies packed with chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, oatmeal, nuts, and candy-coated chocolates on top. These kitchen sink cookies have everything but the sink.

Cape Breton scones with sour cream, raisins, and a sugar-sparkled top. Tender, golden wedges baked in under 15 minutes. Serve warm with butter, jam, or honey.

Braided bread filled with cranberry apple pie filling, walnuts, and orange zest, topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel. Uses store-bought frozen dough for an impressive shortcut.

Chicken enchiladas with two from-scratch sauces: a tangy green tomatillo-spinach sauce with sour cream or a smoky red ancho chile sauce. Topped with melted Monterey Jack.

Creamy Irish potato and leek soup with a half-pureed, half-chunky texture, finished with heavy cream. Topped with shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon.

Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup doubles up cannellini and red kidney beans with crushed tomatoes, Italian herbs, and pasta. A hearty 45-minute dinner topped with fresh Parmesan.

Chewy oat crumble bars layered with a thick, glossy blueberry filling brightened with lemon juice. A nutty brown sugar base does double duty as the topping. Makes 15 bars.

Navy beans and lots of vegetables are simmered in juicy tomato sauce, then topped with bread crumbs and baked in the oven. A delicious vegetarian main dish.

Rich chocolate sheet cake made with hot coffee and cocoa powder, topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. The coffee deepens the chocolate without adding coffee flavor.

Fresh fruit medley with apples, bananas, oranges, and grapes tossed in orange juice concentrate, topped with a spiced yogurt-ricotta sauce. A light, diabetic-friendly dessert.

Irish whole wheat soda bread with buttermilk, no yeast, and no rising time. A rustic round loaf with a signature cross on top that bakes in under an hour.