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This recipe is a variation on Alton Brown's "Burger of the Gods." Grinding your beef at home is one of the best ways to make a simple burger better. The heavier the pan you use to cook the burgers, the better sear you'll get.

Skirt Steak Tacos With Radishes, Romaine, Cotija And Lime

The balance between the richness of the beef and cheese and the crispy romaine and radishes make these tacos refreshing and fulfilling at the same time. If you can't find cotija cheese, substitute another salty, crumbly cheese like quesco fresco or feta.

Summer Squash Fritters With Herbs

If you make teaspoon-sized fritters, you can use them like blini and top them with tomato salad or pulled pork. This recipe from Cooking 4 The Week was featured in Root Source: Yellow Squash.

Bean And Cheddar Quesadillas With Green Salsa

Using canned black beans makes this dish a breeze. Quesadillas are also a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.

Grilled Chicken And Rice Salad With Nopales And Black Beans

While this salad takes a little work, it's worth it. The charred chicken plays off the slightly spicy nopales and the savory beans very well. This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.

Deep, Dark Pork Chili

Jan and Michael Stern's Chili Nation cookbook inspired me to create this really delicious and unusual chili made with pork loin, kidney beans and a heady mix of spices. Read more about this recipe at Coconut & Lime.

Paella With Cornish Hens, Italian Sausage, Scallops And Shrimp

Paella requires a bit of work, but digging into a fragrant bowl of perfectly spiced rice, chicken and seafood makes it worth the effort. This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.

Grilled Chili-Cumin Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is great on the grill. Just be sure to tie in the ends so they don't dry out before the thicker center is cooked. Letting it sit for several minutes before cutting keeps the juices where you want them: in your tenderloin.

Black Bean And Carrot Burritos With Cilantro

This is a filling vegetarian burrito. Try a creamy guacamole or spicy salsa on the side, or inside, for some extra flavor.

Seared Turkey Burgers

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Penne With Goat Cheese, Artichoke Hearts And Sundried Tomatoes

This light pasta is a snap to put together - just remember to take out the artichoke hearts to thaw in advance. For a heartier dish, try adding some cooked, sliced Italian sausage.

Ham, Pear And Gruyere Sandwich

Somehow, pressing a sandwich makes it better, especially when there's cheese involved. All three main elements of this sandwich could be exchanged for something else. Camembert, apple and turkey, for example, sounds just as good to us.