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Tex-Mex tortilla stack: flour tortillas layered with shredded chicken, jicama, refried beans, avocado dip, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese. A no-cook cake-style casserole cut into wedges.

Schneiderflecklesuppe is a German tailor's square soup featuring handmade pasta squares rolled paper-thin and simmered in rich beef broth. A rustic, soul-warming classic from the old country.

Light Greek yogurt cheesecake with a melba toast and walnut crust, topped with dried figs poached in an ouzo syrup with cinnamon stick and orange zest. A Mediterranean twist on cheesecake that skips the heaviness.

Sweet pineapple and plump raisins toss with crunchy carrots in a maple-lemon dressing for a refreshing tropical slaw that's ready in 10 minutes flat.

Pudina rice, a fragrant Indian one-pot mint pulao, with a fresh mint, coconut, ginger, and garlic paste, whole spices, and tomato simmered into the rice. A vibrant, herby vegetarian dish.

Lots of pecans and whole wheat flour give these wafers a very nutty and tangy flavour, also we use half butter and half oil to cut down the saturated fat, but the amount of butter gives the enough buttery taste and texture.

Vegetarian potato-mushroom burgers with ground cashews, grated ginger, carrots, and a sesame seed crust. Grilled or pan-fried until golden and crispy outside.

Chicken breast baked in a foil packet with zucchini, roma tomatoes, green beans, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon. Served over angel hair pasta for a light, Provençal-inspired dinner with almost no cleanup.

Thai red fish cakes (tod mun pla) with red curry paste, lemongrass, lime zest, and crunchy green beans. Bouncy texture, fragrant heat, perfect with sweet chili sauce.

Chunky garden gazpacho with fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, and celery in a tomato sauce base with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and honey. A no-cook chilled soup.

Grilled summer squash halves brushed with lemon, rosemary, and margarine, then charred over medium-hot coals until tender. A low-calorie, diabetic-friendly side for any cookout.

Turmeric oyster crackers are a microwave snack mix flavored with garlic, dill, and chicken bouillon. A golden, savory twist on seasoned crackers for parties, salads, and soup toppers.

Dry potato curry with mustard seeds, turmeric, cumin, and fresh ginger. Parboiled red potatoes tossed in a sizzling spice base for a sauceless Indian side dish ready in 35 minutes.

Greek vegetable stew baked in layers with eggplant, zucchini, okra, green beans, and fresh tomatoes. A hearty one-pot vegetarian main seasoned with garlic and basil.

Sweet, sour and crunchy! I don't think I can ever go back to the store-bought pickles after I tried this. It was so good! I used cauliflower this time, and will try brussels sprouts when I finish this bunch. Delicious!

My hearty soup starts with a homemade stock simmered low for hours, then strained and skimmed clean before a load of vegetables, pasta, and pulled meat go in. A from-scratch, stick-to-your-ribs bowl made the old-fashioned way.