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Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

In this light riff on classic shrimp scampi, squash noodles replace the twirling strands of spaghetti served with the dish.

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Instant Pot Chicken Curry

Perfect for a busy weeknight, this chicken curry is ready in half an hour.

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Beef Zucchini Meatballs

Quick to make, these healthy meatballs are also tender, juicy, and totally delicious.

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Easy Chicken Posole

It doesn't get simpler than this quick take on the classic Mexican soup, especially if you use store-bought broth and rotisserie chicken.

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Greek Mezze Salad

Our favorite Mediterranean foods all on one plate! We're talking lemony yogurt, cucumber salad, roasted zaatar chickpeas, and grape leaves in this Greek Mezze Salad.

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Steak and Asparagus Stir Fry

Red Thai chilies turn up the volume on this one-pot weeknight wonder that's faster (and tastier!) than takeout.

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Creamy Leftover Turkey and Rice Soup

Put a light, fresh spin on Thanksgiving leftovers with a speedy riff on avgolemono, the classic Greek chicken soup. Egg yolks add creaminess to turkey stock, while lemon juice brightens the flavor, and cooked rice and shredded meat fill out every spoonful.

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Salmon Pasta

This method of cooking salmon makes for such tasty fish that you might want to serve it on its own. Just follow the first two steps, and serve the fillet with a green vegetable.

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Orange and Honey Glazed Pork Chops

Marinating in an orange-rosemary mixture before going under the broiler makes these bone-in pork chops sweet-and-savory.

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Quick Creamy Broccoli Soup

Fast, easy, and dairy-free, there's a lot to love about this broccoli soup.

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Salmon and Corn Chowder

Late-summer corn adds just the right amount of sweetness to this creamy salmon chowder. Serve with oyster crackers, or larger Vermont common crackers.

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Spicy Basil Chicken Stir Fry

A quick and delicious weeknight dinner you can enjoy in just 35 minutes.

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Pasta e Fagioli Pasta

This super-quick riff on an Italian comfort food takes the favorite familiar flavors of the soup pasta e fagioli and turns them into a cheesy pasta with escarole and chickpeas.

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Picadillo Style Chili

Spiced not spicy, our Spanish-style beef chili is light on tomatoes but big on flavor with cumin, cinnamon, and poblanos. It's served with almonds, olives, and currants that take it to the next level of deliciousness.

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Pan Fried Shell Steaks

These simple seared shell steaks make a satisfying dinner any night of the week.

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Gnocchi with Quick Meat Sauce

This hearty meal is ready in just 30 minutes. Store-bought gnocchi (Italian for "dumplings") cook in just a few minutes, so they're faster than pasta. You'll have extra meat sauce left over to make Summer Beef-and-Rice Casserole later in the week.