I always keep frozen shrimp in the freezer for quick meals. Shrimp cooks quickly and pairs with just about any vegetable. This recipe focuses on button mushrooms and baby spinach as its vegetable partners. A bit of wine, clam juice, and cream makes a quick sauce, and it's all served over linguine, fettucine, or your favorite pasta. Take about 10 minutes to prepare your ingredients in advance, and you can have the entire meal on the table in less than 30 minutes. A salad and crusty artisan bread completes the meal.

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Seems like we've always enjoyed them, but widespread cultivation of cashews is a twentieth century innovation. Long a favorite in South American, Indian, and Asian cuisines, the rest of the world is finally catching on to the pleasure of cashews in savory dishes. Try Curried Beef Gratin, Peanut Butter Mud Bars, Chocolate Nut Banana Cream Cake, or one of the many other cashew recipes.

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Take the tangy flavor of rhubarb and put it into an upside-down cake for a winning combination that steps away from traditional rhubarb pie or pineapple upside-down cake. Caramelized pecans give added crunch and flair. Best of all, this stunning dessert is easy to make, since it begins with a cake mix.

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If you're a foodie in New Orleans, you must try the muffaletta sandwich. The key ingredient in a muffaletta that sets it apart is the olive tapenade spread, which is made with olives, capers, anchovies, and lemon juice. Don't skip the anchovies. You won't know they're in there when you taste the final result. Tapenade is widely available in markets, but it is so easy to make fresh at home. Try it on your favorite sandwich, panini, or baquette toasts. Tapenade is an olive-lover's dream.

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