All hail the ME Plate. It has saved me from certain death repeatedly.
Middle Eastern Plate:
Tahini
Couscous
Falafel
That bulgar/mint/parsley salad I can't think of right now.
Avocado
Lentils
Hummus
Flatbread

Indian:
Thali with Navratan Korma
Its cheating, Thali is a multi course meal ;)

Italian:
Pasta Primavera heavy on the Artichoke Hearts

Cook Acorn Squash $1.00 at (Lucky's Brilliant!)
Mash
Add Salt, pepper, and butter
Add large drizzle of honey, I used Sage Honey provided generously by lwood[Unknown LJ tag]