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Use a V-slicer for the vegetables and a peeler for the Parmesan.

Porcini and crimini mushrooms give this hearty soup its deep, almost meaty flavor. Cottage cheese holds the cheesy, parsley-flecked dumplings together.

Porcini mushrooms reinvent a traditional Eastern European pilaf and add oomph. Try it as a meatless main course.

If you don't have time to drain regular yogurt, buy thick, Greek-style yogurt, available at many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

Schnitzel is the German word for "cutlet" and most often describes a dish of breaded, fried meat. In this version, crispy, quick-cooking chicken cutlets are paired with a sweet-tart salad.

These are great for sandwiches. Just split them in half, slather with some Dijon, pile on thinly sliced ham, and add a lettuce leaf.

A delicious winter salad that would also be great alongside pork chops.

A creamy risotto might make a main course, but for this Italian dish of braised veal , you might want to bend the rules of one dish cooking to be able to serve a traditional Italian-style side dish. Making risotto is not demanding—you can make it with ease while the veal shanks are braising.

Don't be concerned about the amount of kale called for in this recipe. The leaves will cook down considerably in the pan.

Any leftover onions would be delicious layered in a chicken, turkey, pork, or roast beef sandwich.

This is great with a fried egg.

Pumpkin seeds give earthy flavor and lovely color to this side dish.

This seasonal salad is a great mix of colors and flavors.