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Southern-style mashed yellow squash casserole sweetened with brown sugar and topped with whole wheat breadcrumbs, baked until golden. Egg-free, feeds 12, and a summertime potluck staple.

Pimento-stuffed olives wrapped in sharp cheddar dough with a kick of cayenne, baked until golden and puffed. A retro cocktail party appetizer that never goes out of style.

Italian baked artichokes stuffed with fresh rosemary, sage, and dried red chile, roasted in an olive oil and water bath until tender. Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold.

Whole tomatoes drizzled with honey, stuffed with tarragon-seasoned bread crumbs, dotted with butter, and baked until wrinkled and golden. A sweet-savory side dish that makes summer tomatoes shine.

Salmon fillets steamed in individual foil packets with fresh thyme, parsley, garlic, white wine, and butter. Ready in 30 minutes with almost zero cleanup. A weeknight winner.

Baked chicken Excelsior bastes chicken breasts in lemon-paprika butter, then bathes them in a creamy sour cream, sherry, and mushroom sauce for the last stretch in the oven. A retro, dinner-party-worthy chicken with a silky finish.

Fluffy scrambled eggs loaded with chopped ham and scallions, baked under cream of mushroom soup and melted cheddar cheese. Feeds a crowd and makes weekend brunch a breeze.

Baked cheese grits with sharp cheddar, eggs, and butter, cooked on the stovetop then finished in the oven for golden, soufflé-like puffiness. A Southern brunch classic done right.

Twice-baked crab stuffed potatoes with sauteed mushrooms, dry vermouth, Gruyere cheese, sour cream, and yogurt. A rich, restaurant-quality seafood potato that works as a main dish or impressive side.

Pan-fried sweetbreads and button mushrooms baked under a golden yogurt, egg, and cheese gratin. A refined dinner for two that's ready in an hour.

Layered Mexican beef bake with seasoned ground beef, corn, green chiles, black olives, and Monterey Jack cheese. Topped with tortilla chips and sour cream.

Baked swordfish steaks in citrus barbecue sauce at high heat until flaky and tender. A simple two-ingredient recipe that works with salmon too, ready in 30 minutes.

Baked tomatoes with Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and thyme. A 3-ingredient Italian side dish that comes together in 30 minutes and pairs with almost any main course.

Whole rainbow trout baked with fennel fronds, lemon slices, and white wine, then drizzled with a nutty brown butter sauce. A French-inspired fish dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Baked chicken Parmesan with a mustard-butter dip and crispy Parmesan breadcrumb coating. No frying, no marinara. Just bone-in thighs baked golden and crunchy in one hour.

Whole salmon baked in a foil parcel with lemon slices, butter, and simple seasoning. Serve it hot for dinner or let it cool in the foil for a stunning cold buffet centerpiece.