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Pork, Squash And White Bean Stew With Cilantro

This late-summer stew is perfect for when summer squash are still available but the leaves have started to turn and the temperature's dipping. We used yellow squash here, but you could add any vegetables you have on hand.

Chicken Mango Burritos

The fruity sweetness of the mango and roasted corn contrasts nicely with the spicy sauced chicken -- without any one flavor dominating. The mango salsa comes together in seconds, and you can easily cook the rice, chicken and beans all at the same time. Read more about this recipe at Coconut & Lime.

Shrimp And Watermelon Salad

Here, bites of watermelon taste great with shrimp that has a little heat. If you'd rather use a grill pan on the stove to cook the shrimp, skip the bamboo skewers. Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

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.

Garlic Seafood Soup

This delicious entree soup owes its complex flavor in part to -- of all things -- banana. It breaks down during the cooking, which helps to thicken the broth, but not before bestowing a sweet-sour taste -- and its fragrance. Read more about Ginger Moreno's recipe in the Washington Post.

Grilled Pork Chops With Plum Salsa

The salsa has just enough pungent sage and jalapeño chili pepper to keep it honest. If preparing the salsa more than an hour in advance, hold off adding the lemon juice, because it will break down the fruit. Serve with whipped sweet potatoes and collard greens. Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Watercress Sandwiches With Chili-Lime Butter

What makes this sandwich is the chili-lime butter. It adds real panache. And because the butter is spiked with flavor, very little is needed. This recipe comes from A Veggie Venture and was the winner of Root Source Challenge: Watercress.

Layered Chicken-Avocado Bowl

This hearty appetizer is basically a terrine or a layered pâté and is best when made one day ahead. It can be eaten with a fork or spread on tortilla chips. Read more about this recipe on the Washington Post.

Salmon Tacos With Poblano-Peach Salsa

Here’s a great use for leftover salmon. Or brush fresh fish with olive oli and sear over medium heat for a few minutes per side. Read more about this recipe at hogwash.

Turkey And Red Bean Chili

This turkey and red bean chili is simmered with beer and a mix of heady spices to give it a complex flavor; a squeeze of lime juice and a handful of cilantro at the end add a burst of freshness. Double the recipe if you can -- it freezes beautifully.

Chickpea, Potato And Spinach Stew

This aromatic, hearty North African-inspired vegetable stew is delicious as a side to grilled or roasted meat -- or as a complete and nutritious one-pot meal on its own. See step-by-step instructions and photos at the Cookthink blog.

Smoky Spinach Salad With Marinated Vegetables And Ham

Leftover marinated vegetables round out this rich smoky salad. This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.