Thai chicken satay with creamy peanut sauce — marinated chicken skewers grilled with caramelized edges, served with rich peanut dipping sauce. 40 min + marinate. ...

Slow cooker tom kha gai — Thai coconut chicken soup with lemongrass, galangal and lime. Tangy, creamy, fragrant. Dump-and-go for 6 hours. ...

Rosemary garlic white bean soup — creamy cannellini beans simmered with fresh rosemary, garlic, olive oil and spinach. Tuscan-style comfort in 35 minutes. ...

Creamy beef pasta shells — jumbo shells stuffed with seasoned beef-ricotta in pink tomato-cream sauce topped with mozzarella. Italian comfort dinner 45 min. ...

Chocolate trifle dessert — layered brownie chunks, chocolate pudding, whipped cream and cherries in a glass bowl. Stunning crowd-feeding dessert in 30 min. ...

Holiday cookie bars — soft sugar cookie base with cream cheese frosting and festive sprinkles. The Christmas cookie everyone fights over. 1 hour, makes 24. ...

Beef enchilada casserole — layered tortillas, seasoned ground beef, cheddar-jack and homemade enchilada sauce baked golden bubbly. Mexican comfort in 1 hr. ...

Spicy cilantro lime chicken — juicy marinated chicken thighs in a bright cilantro-lime-jalapeño marinade. Mexican-inspired weeknight dinner in 40 min. ...

Chocolate peanut butter bars — no-bake graham-PB layers topped with dark chocolate glaze. Like a giant homemade Reese's cup. 30 min + chill, makes 24. ...

Beef tenderloin with roasted potatoes — herb-crusted filet roast with crispy garlic potatoes and herb butter. Holiday-worthy dinner in 1 hour. ...