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Capon of the North: Irish-style braised capon flamed with whiskey, simmered in red wine with bacon and allspice, finished with a silky egg yolk cream sauce.

Wine-poached chicken tossed with rigatoni, fresh basil, sweet red peppers, and olives in a bright garlic-lemon dressing. A chilled Italian pasta salad built for hot summer nights.

Ground pork seasoned with red curry paste, lemongrass, coriander seeds, and fish sauce, stuffed into casings and grilled until charred and juicy. Serve with sticky rice for a true Thai feast.

Pureed broccoli soup with celery, onion, and heavy cream, brightened with lemon juice and a kick of Tabasco. A simple 30-minute cream soup that serves a crowd.

Stacked crepe tower layered with spinach, ricotta, smoked ham, and roasted red peppers, baked under cheese sauce and Parmesan. A stunning make-ahead centerpiece.

Lighter baked chili relleno squares made with egg whites, nonfat cottage cheese, low-fat cheddar, mozzarella, and chopped green chilis. Cut into a dozen portable squares that taste just as good cold as warm.

Roasted garlic nachos loaded with green chiles, pimento olives, and bubbly pepper jack cheese. These Wowchos turn game day snacking into a full-on flavor fiesta in under 45 minutes.

Broiled cherrystone clams smothered in a fiery compound butter loaded with garlic, shallots, Dijon, and fresh herbs. Ready in under 20 minutes for a showstopping seafood appetizer.

A bold seafood marinade and grilling sauce with coffee liqueur, citrus, hot sauce, fresh ginger, and dill. Shake it up in a jar and let it transform any fish on the grill.

Herb-seasoned turkey burgers with tarragon and white wine, grilled and served with a homemade barbecue sauce of tomatoes, mushrooms, green pepper, garlic, and Tabasco. Makes 12 burgers for a crowd-ready cookout.

Pepper-crusted top round steak seared in a hot skillet and finished with a red wine, cognac, and cream pan sauce. Bistro-style steak dinner on the table in 30 minutes.

Homemade garlic-rosemary focaccia split and filled with basil pesto, sliced mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes. Italian sandwich perfection built from pizza dough in about an hour.

A tangy, jewel-toned tomato aspic loaded with crunchy celery, green peppers, and green beans. This vintage molded salad brings old-school Southern charm to any potluck or holiday spread.

Baked salmon muffins made with canned salmon, dill, lemon juice, and cracker meal. Shaped as patties or baked in muffin cups for a quick, kid-friendly protein-packed meal.

Dutch-style chicken fillets coated in a mustard-egg batter, pan-fried in butter, and served over sauteed leeks with fresh red currants and Granny Smith apple. Sweet, tart, and savory in every bite.

Slow-roasted wild duck basted in flambed dry sherry with onion juice, white pepper, and red pepper flakes. Braised breast-side down for tender, flavorful meat.