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Howard Karten's salsa is a Mediterranean-leaning chunky tomato dip: peeled tomatoes, red onion, black olives, cumin, garlic, oregano, and red wine vinegar. No chiles, no cilantro, all flavor.

Italian no-cook tomato cucumber summer salad with red onion, basil, parsley, and a touch of red pepper flakes. Italian-style topping for bruschetta or tossed cold with pasta.

Curried peanut chicken simmered with onion, bell pepper, and tomato in a spiced peanut butter gravy. A one-pot West African-inspired dish served over rice with bold, savory flavor.

Creamy avocado and crispy bacon blanket tender chicken in this 30-minute baked dish. Fresh ginger and sautéed onions bring warmth to the silky sauce. A show-stopping weeknight dinner.

Mushroom steak pan-sears lean steaks and finishes them with a quick pan sauce of mushrooms, onion, Worcestershire, and beef stock. Pub-style steak dinner ready in under 20 minutes.

Creamy stuffed mushrooms filled with a velvety mushroom and onion cream sauce, then topped with melty Swiss cheese. A vegetarian appetizer made entirely in the microwave for fuss-free entertaining.

Slow-cooker rabbit stew braised low and slow with tomatoes, onion, rosemary, and dry white wine. Italian-style stewed rabbit that turns rich and fork-tender after 8 hours unattended.

Veal stew browned on the stovetop then finished in the microwave with beef bouillon, mushrooms, tomato, and onion in a flour-thickened sauce. Fork-tender veal in under 40 minutes.

A silky cream sauce built on butter-sweated onion, pepper, celery, and garlic simmered in milk, thickened with roux, then strained smooth and enriched with cream. A versatile foundation sauce.

Layers of sliced zucchini, fresh tomatoes, onions, melted cheese, and crispy bacon seasoned with oregano and garlic. This crustless zucchini pizza bake delivers all the pizza flavor without the dough.

Moist meatloaf made with cream of mushroom soup and onion soup mix for built-in flavor, plus a quick mushroom gravy from the pan drippings. Comfort food that practically seasons itself.

Non is a Central Asian bread machine loaf made with a half and half mix of white and whole wheat flours, minced onion, and garlic. Savory, hearty, and hands-off easy.

Fresh salsa with diced tomatoes, three jalapenos, green bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. No cooking required, just chop and mix for a bright, spicy salsa in 15 minutes.

Slow cooker chipotle beef chili with pinto and black beans simmered 12 hours in a crock pot. Smoky chipotles blended with onion and garlic give this all-day chili serious depth.

Creamy mild cheddar soup with grated carrots, parsnip, celery, and onion in a beef consommé base, finished with melted cheese and milk. A homestyle bowl of cheesy comfort, ready in 45 minutes.

Groundnut sauce is a West African peanut sauce simmered with onion, tomato, and roasted jalapeño, then thickened with arrowroot for a glossy finish. Spoon over rice, grilled chicken, or roasted sweet potatoes.