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Lentils Ole is a Tex-Mex inspired vegan one-pot: brown lentils simmered with cumin, chili powder, garlic, and tomato sauce, then sweetened with molasses for a smoky, fiber-packed bowl over rice or with corn.

Ham and artichoke heart pasta salad with penne, green beans, tomato, and red pepper in a double-mustard vinaigrette. A hearty cold pasta salad with bold tangy flavor.

This a delightful dish is an innovative and economical way to serve a do-it-yourself-style appetizer or main-dish. It is usually presented in a special lacquered wood or china tray with the required number of compartments. It is just as effective served on a tray in small bowls or dishes

Chili is such a versatile dish that can be used up with so many ways and all turn out delicious and economical.

A whole chicken and ham steamed with ginger and sherry, chopped Chinese-style, and served with stir-fried broccoli under a glossy rock sugar glaze. An impressive traditional Chinese banquet dish.

Minced squab in lettuce cups, the Cantonese classic: chopped squab stir-fried with water chestnuts, bamboo, and mushrooms in a savory oyster-soy sauce, finished with crisped skin and wrapped in crisp lettuce.

Classic New Orleans daube glace: shredded roast beef and stuffed olives suspended in a spicy beef gelatin mold. Old-school Creole elegance, served cold.

Marinated Gulf shrimp with cellophane noodles: poached jumbo shrimp soaked in a lime, ginger, cilantro, and Szechuan peppercorn marinade, served cold over glass noodles with red cabbage and carrots.

Simple and filled with veggies and wonderful flavor - for those on the Medifast plan it counts as: 1 lean 2 healthy fats 1.5 green 1 condiment

Sorrel borscht is a chilled Eastern European soup with lemony sorrel leaves, potatoes, dill, and sour cream. A tangy, refreshing cold soup for warm weather.

Four-bean casserole with pork and beans, pinto, kidney, and green beans baked in chili sauce and brown sugar. A dump-and-bake potluck side dish for a crowd.

Dry-fried shrimp with fresh ginger, garlic, scallions, and Chinese rice wine in a hot wok. A fast, saucy stir-fry that goes from raw to plate in under 5 minutes.

Cajun shrimp pasta with linguine tossed in a slow-simmered tomato sauce spiked with cayenne, thyme, Worcestershire, and hot sauce, finished with Parmesan.

Creamy turkey enchiladas stuffed with corn and broccoli in a sour cream filling, smothered in a cheesy cream of chicken sauce. A smart way to use leftover turkey. Makes 12.

Make sure to use the convenient quick-cooking barley, that will save a lot of time. And very nice flavor too.

Savory cheddar cheesecake with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, cottage cheese, ham, jalapeños, and scallions baked in a breadcrumb crust. A bold, spicy appetizer that's anything but sweet.