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Toasted Turkey and Cranberry Sandwich with Green Bean Salad. (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)

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Twist on turkey sandwich is perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers

Prepare yourself a toasted Turkey Day cranberry sandwich and green bean salad for lunch on Nov. 27.

Middle Eastern Meatballs with Herbed Couscous (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)

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Meatballs, couscous meal offers subtle Middle Eastern flavors

Cinnamon, cumin and raisins flavor the meatballs. A cucumber and yogurt sauce adds a refreshing finish.

Smoked Paprika Chicken with Caraway Noodles. (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)

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Paprika lends smoky flavor to quick and easy chicken dish

The secret to keeping the chicken breast evenly cooked and juicy is to pound it with a meat…

Cauliflower steak with bean and tomato salad. (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)

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Trendy cauliflower steak makes an easy vegetarian dinner

Cut a head of cauliflower into 1-inch steaks, add a prepared pesto sauce and let the oven do…

Mediterranean Summer Vegetable Stir-Fry. (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)

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Mediterranean summer stir-fry a colorful vegetarian meal

Markets are filled with eggplants, zucchini and red bell peppers because they’re at the peak of their season.

Shake up the quarantine routine with an easy-to-make pizza

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Shake up the quarantine routine with an easy-to-make pizza

This recipe for white pizza features garlic instead of tomato-based sauce. It calls for six cloves.

Thai Chicken Kabobs with Noodles. (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)

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This super-easy Thai-inspired dish has a slightly spicy edge

Peanut sauce flavors these Thai chicken kabobs with noodles.

Creamy veggie soup a summer dish without the heavy cream

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Creamy veggie soup a summer dish without the heavy cream

It’s a light take on classic vichyssoise that is usually made with leeks, potatoes and cream.

Florentine Shrimp Mango Salad with Sweet Corn on the Cob. (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)

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Fresh mango adds sweet flavor to Florentine shrimp salad

If you’re not a fan of mangoes, any ripe fruit can be used instead, such as peaches, plums…

Flavorful chicken salad is perfect for a hot summer night

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Flavorful chicken salad is perfect for a hot summer night

The only cooking you need to do for this dish is toast the walnuts to enhance their flavor.

Flavorful rice dish inspired by cookbook of Pakistani cuisine

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Flavorful rice dish inspired by cookbook of Pakistani cuisine

This recipe for vegetarian kausar Karachi-style rice might just be a hit with your family, too.

Elevate classic the Caesar salad with grilled shrimp, walnuts

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Elevate classic the Caesar salad with grilled shrimp, walnuts

Grilling the walnuts for a couple of minutes intensifies their flavor in this main-dish salad.

Celebrate Dad with a tasty steak dinner made in minutes

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Celebrate Dad with a tasty steak dinner made in minutes

Almond-flavored romesco sauce tops grilled strip steak for an easy meal that’s perfect for Father’s Day.

Cayenne pepper gives pork Creole recipe its Louisiana zing

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Cayenne pepper gives pork Creole recipe its Louisiana zing

Onions, celery, green bell pepper and tomatoes serve as the base for this quick and easy dish.

An easy-to-make taco that’s good for you any time of day

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An easy-to-make taco that’s good for you any time of day

Here’s a vegetarian taco made with earthy-tasting soft whole wheat tortillas that fold easily.

Spice up Memorial Day with these Moroccan-style beef burgers

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Spice up Memorial Day with these Moroccan-style beef burgers

Serve the burgers with a spoon of yogurt sauce on top and a side of cucumber tomato salad.

Honor Mom on her special day with this colorful Asian bowl

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Honor Mom on her special day with this colorful Asian bowl

You can substitute whatever vegetables or cooked meat you have on hand, using the proportions in the recipe.

Quick stir-fry features unexpected flavor — from grapefruit

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Quick stir-fry features unexpected flavor — from grapefruit

The subtropical citrus, an unusual stir-fry ingredient, adds an intriguing touch to this beef dish.

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Chicken Parmesan dish is an easy fix when you need a break

The cheese is cut into thin slices instead of grated and melts on top of the chicken and…

Spice up roasted salmon with a touch of Indian curry flavor

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Spice up roasted salmon with a touch of Indian curry flavor

For dinner on the table in short order, pan-roast the fillet and microwave the rice in its packaging.