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Layered turkey pasta salad: a 15-minute glass-bowl showpiece with mixed greens, tomatoes, turkey, cheddar, and creamy pasta salad. A Thanksgiving-leftover makeover worth showing off.

Trout fillets poached in court bouillon and served with a beurre blanc style herb butter sauce of chives, parsley, tarragon, and lemon.

Yukon Gold potatoes melt into sharp cheddar for a silky, creamy soup topped with nutmeg that rivals any restaurant version but costs a fraction of the price.

Orzo with feta, green beans, and vine-ripened tomatoes tossed in white wine vinegar and olive oil. A fresh, Mediterranean pasta side dish or light main course ready in 20 minutes.

I have this frequently in Greece and here in the U.S., but as I have said, I view it as a 'deli' item. Krinos Foods has a 'gyros kit' that is sold in the frozen food section of some supermarkets.

Mashed eggplant binds with sharp cheese, eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs to form crispy-edged croquettes that are creamy inside, offering a clever vegetarian way to use up summer eggplant.

Retro frosted liver pate made from braunschweiger mounded with garlic, onion, and basil, then coated in a cream cheese and hot pepper sauce frosting. A classic party spread served with dark rye crackers.

Quick microwave vegetable bake with scalloped potatoes, zucchini, tomatoes, and green pepper in a creamy vegetable juice sauce. A 30-minute side dish with zero oven time.

Classic German stuffed pigeon with savory breadcrumb filling, bacon, herbs, and pigeon giblets, roasted with turnips until golden and tender.

Black beans and brown rice with smoky ham hock, oregano, and a splash of vinegar. Diabetic-friendly, high-fibre side served over nutty whole-grain rice. Cuban comfort with a healthier swap.

Italian-style lentil soup with diced ham, fresh tomatoes, carrots, celery, and bay leaf simmered into a hearty, protein-rich pot. Top each bowl with grated Parmesan for restaurant flavor.

Indian okra and tomato curry (bhindi subji), sautéed and simmered in a turmeric-tomato sauce with fresh cilantro and green chiles. A vegan weeknight curry that comes together in one pan.

Lemon basil chicken is an oven-bag method that steams boneless chicken breasts in lemon juice, dried basil, and onions for tender, low-fat results with zero cleanup. Ready in about 40 minutes.

Thick pork chops stuffed with cinnamon-spiced apple and herb bread stuffing, then baked until tender for a hearty fall dinner centerpiece.

Stuffed hamburgers with your choice of fillings sealed between two thin beef patties. Fill with cheese, pickles, mustard, horseradish, or the included peppy cheese filling recipe.

Authentic Upper Michigan pasties filled with ground beef, potatoes, rutabaga, onion, and carrot in a tender, chewy suet crust. Cornish-style meat pies from the UP, just like the miners made.