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Easy spicy barbecued shrimp needs just three things: shrimp, cayenne and butter. Baked in a fiery, buttery coating and peeled at the table, this fast, hands-on dish brings New Orleans heat with almost no effort.

Green bean and turkey casserole bakes leftover turkey, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and cheddar under a layer of mashed potatoes, finished with crispy fried onions. Holiday leftover one-dish dinner.

Chinese-style tofu stir-fry in a savory miso, tahini, soy sauce, and honey bean sauce with mushrooms, red peppers, and ginger. A quick vegetarian wok dinner served over rice.

Loaded Vegetable, Lima Bean and Fennel Stew recipe

Bring out the bread bowls for this hearty chili that is easy to make using a crockpot.

Smoky grilled chicken thighs served sliced on warm flour tortillas with fresh tomato salsa and avocado relish. A simple, wood-fired Mexican-inspired dinner for 8.

Crawfish potato boats stuffed with whipped potato, sharp cheddar, butter, and a pound of crawfish tails. Twice-baked potatoes with a Cajun seafood twist that freeze beautifully.

Cheesy chili over corn chips with ground beef, tomatoes, chili powder, and melted cheddar stirred in until gooey. Half nachos, half chili bowl, and ready in about 30 minutes.

High-protein vegetarian loaf made with mashed soybeans, lentils, brown rice, wheat germ, and soy milk. A hearty meatless main that slices like meatloaf.

Grandpa's venison stew with cubed deer meat, potatoes, carrots, corn, peas, and green beans in a cornstarch-thickened broth. Hunter's-table classic from a one-pot tradition.

Savory vegetarian pie with a crescent roll crust brushed in Dijon mustard, filled with sautéed zucchini, onions, Italian herbs, and gooey mozzarella. A shortcut dinner that tastes homemade and feeds a crowd.

Hearty three-bean chili con carne with lean beef, roasted peppers, and warm spices for crowd-pleasing game day dinners that serve 12 from one pot.

Pounded chicken breasts stuffed with mushrooms, carrots, and tomato, rolled into medallions, and simmered in a light lemon-thyme sauce. Low-calorie and elegant.

Ground turkey, corn, diced potatoes, and canned tomatoes simmered into a thick, hearty chowder finished with a swirl of evaporated milk. This filling one-pot soup is comfort in a bowl and ready in under an hour.

Mixed grain mushroom casserole with wild rice, pearl barley, and brown rice baked in herb-seasoned vegetable broth with sauteed mushrooms and thyme.

Instead of going through the hassle of using the oven, use the crockpot to cook this savory and succulent dish that will have you licking your fingers.