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Grilled pepper salad tosses charred multi-colored bell peppers with oil-cured black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and a balsamic vinaigrette. A smoky vegetarian side for grill night.

Homemade sun-dried tomato vinaigrette blitzed from oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, shallot, red wine vinegar, and fresh herbs, emulsified with a slow stream of olive oil. Deep, tangy, and umami-rich for salads and grilled veg.

Ham egg and cheese breakfast casserole with croutons, cheddar, and a custard of eggs, milk, dry mustard, and flour. A crowd-feeding brunch bake that cuts into clean squares.

Maple-flavored smoked turkey brined overnight in salt, brown sugar, maple flavoring, white wine, and spices. A two-stage process: smoke first for flavor, then roast to finish cooking.

Baked beef and sour cream casserole layered with apple-and-herb stuffing. Browned ground beef bound with sour cream, sandwiched around stuffing for a hearty, retro-feeling main.

Tender new potatoes dressed in a warm sour cream sauce studded with crunchy cucumber, radishes, scallions, and green pepper. A fresh and easy spring side dish ready in under 45 minutes.

Creamy corn and walnut dip with cream cheese, lime juice, cumin, and ground red chili. A no-cook Mexican-inspired party dip with crunch and heat, ready in 10 minutes flat.

Veal paprikash braised low and slow with white wine, tomatoes, and sour cream. Cubed veal shoulder turns fork-tender in a rich paprika sauce that's pure Hungarian comfort.

Scalloped turkey and cauliflower baked in a light turkey stock gravy. A low-calorie main dish that puts leftover turkey to good use.

Peggy's corn chowder builds a roux right in bacon drippings, then layers in milk, creamed corn, and potatoes for a thick, smoky weeknight bowl. Add clams for a coastal twist.

Roasted tomato soup purees caramelized roasted tomatoes with potato, onion, and vegetable stock for a creamy bowl with no cream needed. Vegetarian comfort soup ready in 45 minutes.

Two-potato gratin layers thin slices of sweet potatoes and new potatoes with minced onion and skim milk for a lighter take on classic scalloped potatoes. Naturally low-fat side dish.

Classic pasta carbonara: linguine tossed with crisp bacon, raw egg, parsley, and Parmesan. The Roman classic that turns five ingredients into a silky, peppery dinner in 30 minutes.

I cooked this for one serving and winged the amounts. WOW, this is delicious! Wish I could have some pasta with this, but I'm on a low-carb lifestyle. This is a keeper!!

Smoky salmon and mackerel whipped with cream cheese, lemon, and horseradish into a silky pate. Ready in 10 minutes flat, spread it on crackers or crusty bread for a crowd-pleasing Canadian-style appetizer.

Twice-baked stuffed potatoes filled with sour cream, butter, onions, and Parmesan. Fluffy mashed filling in a crispy potato shell.