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This is my son's recipe for sea scallops, He is executive chef at the East End Cafe in Washington.

Hearty pea, bean, and potato soup with black beans, shallots, and a thick rustic texture. A Native American-inspired one-pot soup that simmers low and slow.

Tropical fruit and black bean salsa with diced mango, pineapple, papaya, red onion, and jalapeño. A fresh, no-cook salsa that's sweet, spicy, and colorful.

Greek-style lemon roast potatoes baked low and slow in olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and oregano until fork-tender with golden, caramelized edges. Vegetarian and diabetic-friendly.

Colorful ham kabobs with pineapple and bell peppers, basted in a tangy cranberry glaze spiked with mustard and cloves. A smart way to use leftover holiday ham in just 30 minutes.

Italian-style grits casserole layered with hot sausage, ground beef, pizza sauce, green peppers, onion, and melted cheddar. A Southern-Italian comfort food mashup.

Vegan white chili with cubed tempeh, sliced mushrooms, navy beans, and bell peppers in a ginger-cumin broth. Plant-powered, protein-packed, and ready in 45 minutes.

Baked bean casserole with apples, tomatoes, cheese, and chili powder inspired by the Moosewood cookbook. Dried beans simmered tender, then layered with sweet-tart apple chunks and mild melted cheese for a hearty vegetarian one-dish meal.

Honey herb grilled pork roast marinated in beer, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, rosemary, and garlic, then grilled or oven-roasted until juicy. The marinade simmers down into a glaze for the sliced roast.

Salmon nachos topped with flaked canned salmon, fresh tomatoes, green chiles, yogurt, and melted cheddar. A quick seafood twist on classic nachos baked until bubbly.

Avocado stuffed with smoked fish is a West African appetizer of flaked smoked whitefish bound in a creamy sieved-yolk dressing, mounded into ripe avocado halves, and crowned with red pepper strips. Striking, elegant, no cooking.

Crispy coconut-crusted chicken strips with a tropical mango rum dipping sauce spiked with scotch bonnet, lime, and fresh ginger. Island vibes on a weeknight plate in under 45 minutes.

Kasha with porcini and white mushrooms, sauteed vegetables, and a finish of soy sauce baked in a casserole. Nutty buckwheat groats with deep, earthy mushroom flavor.

Rio Grande chili is a no-bean Texas-style chili with ground beef, cumin seeds, green chiles, beer, and masa flour for body. Simmered low for two hours. Bold and authentic.

Pennsylvania-style cucumber pickles with olive oil, dry mustard, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar. Salt overnight, jar them up, and wait 6 weeks for a bold, mustardy pickle.

Cold vegetable rice salad with crisp-tender green beans, peas, cucumber, and tomatoes tossed in a tangy tarragon vinaigrette. A refreshing make-ahead side for potlucks and summer cookouts.