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Quick and easy colorful Chinese beef stir-fry with red bell peppers, baby corn and snow peas.

Chicken thighs marinated in balsamic vinegar, white wine, lemon zest, and thyme, then simmered until tender. The marinade reduces into a glossy, tangy pan sauce you'll want to pour over everything.

Old-fashioned chicken pot pie with fluffy biscuit topping baked right on top. Creamy mushroom sauce with peas and tender chicken makes this the ultimate use-up-leftovers weeknight dinner in just 30 minutes.

Grilled salmon fillets rubbed with turmeric and black pepper, then topped with a tangy-sweet tamarind sauce loaded with garlic, serrano chiles, and green onions. Bold Southeast Asian flavors in 30 minutes.

Tender calamari simmered in marinara sauce with garlic, white wine, clam juice, basil, and red pepper flakes. A quick Italian seafood dinner ready in just 15 minutes.

Delicate steamed fish with ginger and scallions in classic Cantonese style. Light, healthy, and ready in minutes with fresh, clean flavors that shine.

Simple baked trout in white wine with herbs and garlic. Minimal prep, maximum flavor. Whole trout bakes in 30 minutes for an elegant, light dinner for four.

Quick beef stir-fry with tender flank steak, crisp-tender cauliflower, and bright snow peas in a garlicky soy sauce glaze. Ready in 35 minutes using one skillet or wok.

Oven-bag barbecued chicken with homemade tangy BBQ sauce. Easy hands-off cooking method keeps chicken tender and juicy in 1 hour.

Hearty no-bean beef chili built on 3 pounds of stewing beef, half a cup of chili powder, masa harina for body, and a secret weapon: a dash of Peychaud's bitters and nutmeg at the finish.

Ground bison chili with roasted poblano peppers, Rotel tomatoes, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Lean, beanless, and loaded with smoky Southwestern heat.

Grilled fish fillets marinated in tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice, served with a zesty tomato-cilantro-jalapeno salsa. A margarita-inspired seafood dinner ready in 45 minutes.

Hearty vegetarian burgers made with chopped brazil nuts and bulgur wheat, bound with herbs, tomato puree, and egg. Bake them, pan-fry them, or shape into falafel-style bites for stuffing into pita.

Dry-rubbed baby back ribs grilled to smoky, caramelized glory alongside fresh corn on the cob brushed with homemade basil oil. Start the rub the night before for maximum flavor.

Italian-Style Sauteed Chicken Livers with Wine and Breadcrumbs recipe

Cajun prime rib roasted with a thick crust of black pepper, garlic, and onion, then chilled and sliced into steaks for blackening in a screaming hot cast iron skillet. A two-day showstopper.