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Louisiana seafood gumbo loaded with shrimp, crab, and oysters in a dark roux broth. Okra and the holy trinity thicken this Cajun classic, finished with file powder and ladled over rice.

Portuguese-style spicy shrimp marinated overnight in garlic, chilies, and olive oil, then grilled and served with a fiery red hot pepper dipping sauce. A bold piri-piri inspired starter.

Vegan navy bean soup with balsamic-caramelized onions, miso paste, tomato sauce, and warming spices. Oil-free, long-simmered for deep flavor, serves 8. Worth every minute of the 4-hour cook.

Jamaican-spiced burgers with allspice, curry powder, cayenne, and thyme mixed right into the beef. Bold Caribbean flavor on the grill in under 25 minutes.

Texas wild duck gumbo built on a dark roux, smoky sausage, plump Gulf oysters, and homemade duck stock. A rich Cajun-style bowl for cold-weather hunters and friends.

Fresh mango salsa with jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. A bright, fruity no-cook salsa ready in 10 minutes. Serve over soup with sour cream, or with chips and grilled fish.

Cherry tomato and vegetable saute with potato, sweet potato, green peas, and bell pepper braised in vegetable broth. A colorful one-skillet vegetarian main dish.

Oven-fried chicken coated in crushed corn flakes and drizzled with melted butter. Crispy like fried chicken but baked hands-off in the oven for an hour.

Baked puffy omelet squares made with separated eggs for a soufflé-like rise, topped with a chunky stewed tomato and zucchini sauce. Light, low-calorie, and high-protein.

Southwest ham and black bean rice salad with crunchy jicama, bell peppers, olives, and a cumin-chili vinaigrette. A sturdy one-bowl lunch or picnic-ready side.

Vegan chili with kidney beans, bulgur wheat, fresh tomatoes, and a heavy hand of mild and hot ground chilies. A hearty meatless chili where bulgur replaces ground meat for satisfying texture.

Foamy omelet made by folding stiff egg whites into seasoned yolks, cooked on the stovetop then finished in the oven. A puffy, souffle-style egg dish in 20 minutes.

Creamy cheese grits spiked with serrano chiles, red bell pepper, and scallions. A Tex-Mex twist on a Southern classic that's on the table in 30 minutes.

New Orleans-style red beans simmered with smoked ham hocks, kielbasa, the holy trinity, and a kick of Tabasco. Thick, smoky, and good enough to make on a Monday or any day.

One-pot rice and black beans with garlic, carrots, thyme, and allspice simmered in stock. Low-fat, filling, and topped with cool yogurt and fresh parsley.

Pork and chile burritos simmer cubed pork with tomatillos, jalapeno, cilantro, and warm spices into a tangy, fork-tender filling rolled into flour tortillas, broiled with melty cheese.