Lentils, mushrooms, and miso make this vegetarian pot pie super savory and rich.

This quick and simple weeknight chicken stir-fry gets vibrant sweet heat from a fresh pineapple and chile glaze.

Alfred Portale makes a spectacular avocado terrine that he serves alongside sliced chicken and a bulgur wheat salad. Here we tossed chunks of avocado with chicken and bulgur to create a less dramatic but equally delicious salad.

This eggplant Parmesan is all it should be: delicate slices of fried eggplant nestled in a bright, tangy tomato sauce, layered with gooey fresh mozzarella. The best part is the exceptionally crisp topping, made with dry bread crumbs.

Garlicky shrimp scampi meets spicy chili crisp for this easy weeknight pasta.

Traditional huevos rancheros are fried eggs served over tortillas and smothered in sauce and cheese. Here, Grace Parisi bakes eggs, tortilla chips and cheese in a seasoned tomato sauce in individual gratin dishes. For more sophisticated eaters, swap pepper Jack for the Monterey Jack to get a spicy kick.

This chicken fajita recipe is great for a quick, weeknight-friendly meal.

The Good News The red lentils in these spicy, Indian-inspired vegetarian burgers don't need to be soaked and cook super-quickly. What's more, they are rich in B vitamins, fiber and folate, which help fight heart disease and birth defects.

With a buttery deep-dish crust, silky egg custard, and thyme-scented sautéed mushrooms, this show-stopping quiche from chef Thomas Keller is worthy of a special occasion.