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German-style pot roast braised with chopped dill pickles, dried mushrooms, and peppercorns, finished with sour cream for a tangy, rich gravy. A Central European twist on classic pot roast.

Homemade Italian sausage with ground pork shoulder, fennel seed, garlic, and crushed red pepper. The classic from-scratch sausage for grilling, frying, or pasta sauces.

Beef and cabbage soup simmered from scratch with a homemade bone broth base, tomatoes, carrots, green beans, and oregano. Hearty, warming, and full of vegetables.

Homemade turkey sausage patties with roasted poblano pepper, cilantro, parsley, oregano, cumin, and cloves blended into lean ground turkey. A low-fat, green-spiced breakfast sausage with Southwestern heat.

Chicken livers cooked in schmaltz with shallots, mushrooms, and warm spices, then pureed with cognac into a silky, spreadable mousse. A French-inspired appetizer with serious sophistication.

Sweet pepper and basil frittata with slow-cooked red and yellow peppers, fontina, Parmesan, and fresh basil, finished with a brushed-on balsamic reduction for a tangy glaze.

Not too watery, not too heavy, this recipe is just right! Once again, I often adjust measurements and go by feel!

Grilled skirt steak marinated in cumin, dry mustard, Worcestershire, and beef broth with hot sauce and vinegar. Bold Southwestern flavors on a charcoal grill.

Classic court bouillon for poaching fish with aromatics, fennel seed, coriander, white vinegar, and fresh herbs. Simmers in 30 minutes, freezes for months, transforms any poached seafood.

German sauerbraten marinated four days in spiced vinegar, then slow-braised fork-tender in a sweet-sour gravy thickened with crushed gingersnaps. The classic sweet-and-sour pot roast, here with a lean bison twist.

French-style wild game pate layered with cognac-marinated duck and seasoned pork, wrapped in blanched bacon, and baked in a water bath. Slice it cold and serve with crackers.

Turkey noodle soup made from scratch with homemade bone broth, zucchini, carrots, and herbs. A from-the-carcass soup that turns leftover turkey bones into a rich, clear broth.

Give the barbecue a rest and use the crockpot to create this savory dish that is perfect for the summer.

German beef rouladen (Rindsrouladen) stuffed with Dijon mustard, dill pickles, salt pork, and onion, browned and braised in beef broth. Classic comfort with rich pan gravy.

A French-style country pate with veal, pork, liver, and ham studded with toasted pistachios. Warm spices and white wine give it depth. Excellent served hot or cold. Serves 8.

Mexican pot roast stuffed with bacon-wrapped garlic, rubbed in mustard, and braised in beer with jalapenos and cilantro. Fork-tender beef with a spicy blended sauce.