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Coconut Curry Shrimp and Couscous

Teaming quick-cooking ingredients including fresh shrimp, frozen peas, and couscous with the flavor bomb that is red curry paste means this curry stew comes together fast, but doesn't lack in taste.

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Roasted Salmon With Kale and Cabbage

A very hot oven can work wonders on kale and cabbage. Add salmon filets for the final 10 minutes and a lemon-mustard-dill dressing, and you've got a simple, healthy, and delicious dinner.

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Chicken with Mushrooms

Here's an example of a recipe where the whole is worth way more than the sum of its parts. Flour, chicken, salt, and pepper; then thyme, mushrooms, and butter; finally, wine and broth—and you've got a quick and delicious one-skillet meal that pairs so well with crusty bread to sop up the sauce.

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Almond Chicken Soup

Sweet potato and almond butter give this soup a creamy, decadent texture. In less than 30 minutes, you'll have a soothing bowl of hearty, filling goodness!

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Potato Hash With Spinach and Eggs

Classic potato hash and eggs get a nutritious element here, thanks to spinach. And while this quick dish makes a fabulous weeknight supper, it's also a great weekend brunch offering, too.

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Pork Fried Rice

If you have any leftover cooked rice, use it for this dish—it won't stick together in the skillet and forms the basis of this economical, tasty supper that's super fast to make, too.

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Salmon with Fennel, Bell Pepper, and Olives

Here's another sheet pan salmon dinner, but this one features Mediterranean flavors. Fennel, bell pepper, olives, and orange are a lovely combination that beautifully complements the fish.

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Super Grain Soup

In under one hour, you can create an absolutely delicious, umami-filled bowl of soup with less than 10 ingredients (and most of them are already in your pantry!). Sauté sliced red onions and mushrooms, then add tri-color quinoa and vegetable broth to cook. Serve with watercress and lots of grated Parmesan cheese.

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Roasted Vegetable Couscous Bowl

Try this inspired method for cooking couscous. Instead of boiling it on the stovetop, roast it along with chickpeas, cauliflower, and chopped carrots. Garnish the bowl with crumbled feta cheese and chopped cilantro leaves.

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Spanish Gazpacho

Cool off with this tomato and red pepper-based chilled soup. The unexpected, extra-summery ingredient is 1/3 cup of orange juice, which brightens the base.

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Split Pea Soup With Spinach and Barley

Take a peek inside your pantry before making this meal. We bet that most of the necessary ingredients—such as barley, dried split peas, and vegetable broth—are already in there. The soup takes a couple of hours to come together, so plan in advance for this hearty vegetarian meal.

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Customizable Vegetable Soup

You decide the outcome of this delicious, super healthy soup. Choose your favorite starchy vegetables, quick-cooking vegetables, cooked grains, and chopped leafy greens. Your expert creation is best served with Parmesan cheese and herbs.

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Creamy Lemon Pasta With Pistachios

A few things make this pasta dinner extra special: homemade breadcrumbs (trust us, they're worth it), 2 cups of grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped pistachios and chives for color and crunch. Best of all, the whole dish is ready in 25 minutes.

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Egg Noodles With Asparagus and Grated Egg Yolks

Mascarpone, freshly grated Pecorino-Romano, and pasta water come together to make the super creamy sauce in this comforting spring pasta recipe. The extra-special touch is grated egg yolks, which are served over the top.

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Vegan Sweet Potato Chili

Enjoy this meatless chili recipe on a cold night. Sweet potatoes and black beans give each scoop plenty of might, and chili powder, cumin, and cayenne give it all its heat.

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Lentil Soup

Shiitake mushrooms give this restorative lentil soup a welcome hint of umami flavor while homemade kale chips stand in for croutons seamlessly.