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All the flavor of individual tamales, but much easier to make.

This not-too-sweet potato dish is reminiscent of tzimmes, a traditional sweet potato, carrot and short rib stew. Using a four-millimeter slicing blade in processor makes the preparation a snap.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This salad's delicious dressing is popular with my children as a dip for vegetables (I make a bottle of it to keep in the refrigerator). The salad is great for lunch boxes, or as a side dish served warm or cold. Use three-color pasta, if possible. Preparation: 10 minutes/Cooking: 12 minutes Nutritional information: Rich source of beta-carotene, fiber, and folic acid

Ginger, curry powder and Chinese five-spice powder turn up in this northwestern version of a classic holiday relish.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

An easy-to-make salad, perfect for a picnic. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

I lived in the Canary Islands for ten years and am reminded in a small way of that happy time whenever I make my former neighbor's spicy potatoes (tradition has it that the real thing is cooked in sea water). I hope that you will enjoy them--they go wonderfully well with grilled fish and meat. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.