This peas and eggs dish, so typical in Portuguese homes, especially in spring and Easter, is a cinch to make. Just sear the bacon, poach the eggs, and assemble. Oh, and eat.

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A simple seared fish fillet with a tart citrus lilt, this recipe comes together with ease even on the craziest of weeknights.

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Sweetly salty. That’s the lovely thing about this shrimp stir fry. The pineapple is dried in the oven to intensify the sweetness.

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A Malaysian recipe, deep-fried tofu and fresh summer vegetables simmer in richly flavored coconut milk. For vegetarians, just omit the shrimp paste.

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Jumble together pasta, tomatoes, eggplant, ooey gooey mozzarella, and a splash of cream in just 35 minutes. Leftovers turn into casserole.

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These sassy fried shrimp are doused with plenty of lemon juice and fresh dill. Greek through and through. Opa!

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The origins of Chinese Kung Pao (aka Gong Bao) chicken are murky, but this recipe for chicken, peanuts, and red chiles is resoundingly clear.

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A classic Thai trick for imparting a lot of oomph without a lot of ingredients or expense.

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The classic onion soup mix dip—just add sour cream— was a mad crazy favorite of housewives in the ’60s. We understand why.

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