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

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)

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)

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 tenderizer.

 

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

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 the rest.

Cauliflower steak with bean and tomato salad. (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)
Mediterranean Summer Vegetable Stir-Fry. (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)

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.

Mediterranean Summer Vegetable Stir-Fry. (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)
Shake up the quarantine routine with an easy-to-make pizza

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.

Shake up the quarantine routine with an easy-to-make pizza
Thai Chicken Kabobs with Noodles. (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)

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

Peanut sauce flavors these Thai chicken kabobs with noodles.

Thai Chicken Kabobs with Noodles. (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)
Creamy veggie soup a summer dish without the heavy cream

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.

Creamy veggie soup a summer dish without the heavy cream
Florentine Shrimp Mango Salad with Sweet Corn on the Cob. (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)

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 or pineapple.

Florentine Shrimp Mango Salad with Sweet Corn on the Cob. (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)
Flavorful chicken salad is perfect for a hot summer night

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 chicken salad is perfect for a hot summer night
Flavorful rice dish inspired by cookbook of Pakistani cuisine

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.

Flavorful rice dish inspired by cookbook of Pakistani cuisine
Elevate classic the Caesar salad with grilled shrimp, walnuts

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.

Elevate classic the Caesar salad with grilled shrimp, walnuts
Celebrate Dad with a tasty steak dinner made in minutes

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.

Celebrate Dad with a tasty steak dinner made in minutes
Cayenne pepper gives pork Creole recipe its Louisiana zing

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.

Cayenne pepper gives pork Creole recipe its Louisiana zing
An easy-to-make taco that’s good for you any time of day

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.

An easy-to-make taco that’s good for you any time of day
Spice up Memorial Day with these Moroccan-style beef burgers

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.

Spice up Memorial Day with these Moroccan-style beef burgers
Honor Mom on her special day with this colorful Asian bowl

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.

Honor Mom on her special day with this colorful Asian bowl
Quick stir-fry features unexpected flavor — from grapefruit

Quick stir-fry features unexpected flavor — from grapefruit

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

Quick stir-fry features unexpected flavor — from grapefruit

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 sauce.

Spice up roasted salmon with a touch of Indian curry flavor

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.

Spice up roasted salmon with a touch of Indian curry flavor