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Thumb_10646_Apple Snow

Thumb_10646_Apple Snow

Frothy and light, this is particularly good after a rich meal. If your apples are a little tame, add a teaspoon or so of lemon juice. I like to serve it spooned into Champagne glasses—festive. This recipe is part of the Barbara Kafka Dessert Anthology.

Thumb_10667_Annatto-Rubbed Pork Chops with Salsa

Thumb_10667_Annatto-Rubbed Pork Chops with Salsa

Annatto are small seeds with flavors reminiscent of pepper and saffron. If you can't find annato, substitute a teaspoon of paprika. Cojita is a crumbly Mexican cheese. If you can't find it, try feta instead. Read more about this recipe at Cook and Eat.

Thumb_11375_Pulled Pork And Black Bean Burritos

Thumb_11375_Pulled Pork And Black Bean Burritos

When we have any leftover meat, we tend to make burritos with it. Because it has so much flavor on its own and is already the right size, pulled pork is made for burritos. You could surround it with any number of ingredients. Here, we chose pretty straightforward (but delicious) burrito ingredients.

Thumb_10867_Black Bean Soup

Thumb_10867_Black Bean Soup

This is a classic and hearty soup -- quick work with canned beans but even better with home-cooked beans. Top the soup with a dollop of salsa, a sprinkling of grated cheese, sliced green onions or cubed avocado.

Thumb_11402_Shrimp Tacos With Cabbage, Avocado, Feta And Cilantro

Thumb_11402_Shrimp Tacos With Cabbage, Avocado, Feta And Cilantro

The sweetness of the shrimp goes great with the brininess of the feta, the creamy avocados and the spicy jalapeños. You might add some sour cream on top, too.

Thumb_7772_Kielbasa With Peppers And Potatoes

Thumb_7772_Kielbasa With Peppers And Potatoes

This is a great one-pan dish, and one that moves pretty quickly too.  Use the 15 minute simmer to whip up an easy salad, like our Spicy Beet and Avocado Salad.

Thumb_8705_Beef Pho

Thumb_8705_Beef Pho

Pho, or phở, is incredibly simple to make. You can use beef broth, but you'll get much flavor if you use a rich consommé. You may be able to find it frozen, but it is only time consuming, not difficult, to make at home. Read more about this recipe at the Cookthink blog.