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Sliced leftover cooked pork makes this quick pizza even quicker.

This recipe makes plenty of extra salsa to serve on tacos or with chips.

Paper clips are useful for tightly sealing these simple appetizer packages. Foil is a good substitute for the parchment. (Paper clips are not necessary with foil; just crimp the edges to seal tightly.) Be sure to discard any mussels that do not open.

This would also be good on broiled sea bass or red snapper fillets.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Here, sea scallops take an Asian turn when they are flavored with toasted coriander seeds, grilled, and teamed with a hoisin-orange sauce and vegetable salad.

This spicy-sweet salsa makes a delicious accompaniment to grilled pork, chicken, or duck.

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

This dip is also nice with raw vegetables.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Spinach, green onions, cilantro and chilies give the sauce its name--and lots of flavor.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Thai spicing brings new flavor to an avocado classic. Add more color by serving this in a large leaf of red cabbage.

Leftover roasted chicken or turkey makes this rendition of a popular salad a snap to prepare. It's made spicy by combining chilies with linguine, green onions, snow peas, cilantro and a peanut dressing.

This recipe can be increased to serve any number of hungry people as a main course or appetizer. Chopped olives, chopped red or green bell peppers and kidney beans are also good in this dish.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This zesty soup is based on a chicken and curry stew popular in the South. The origin of its name is unclear, but according to one account, it was brought to Savannah in the early 1800s by a sea captain who traveled the spice route from India.

Serve this with white rice to soak up the delicious sauce.