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Classic Italian linguine with fresh clams in white wine garlic sauce. Briny clam broth, butter, and parsley create an elegant seafood pasta ready in 45 minutes.

Pan-seared salmon fillets under a crisp horseradish-breadcrumb crust, finished in the oven and served with a creamy double-mustard horseradish sauce. A bold, restaurant-worthy fish dinner.

Rolled spinach tea sandwiches with lemon-dill butter and fresh black pepper. Elegant no-cook finger food made with crustless white bread, perfect for parties.

I love this sour cream scrambled eggs, I used less butter and sour cream, still went very well.

Smoky roasted eggplant bharta with green chilies, onion, and fresh cilantro, finished with ghee. A simple vegetarian Indian side dish with bold, fire-roasted flavor in every bite.

Kerry casserole layers pork belly, smoked bacon, sliced potatoes, mushrooms, and onions with rosemary and stock, then slow-bakes until the top is golden and crisp. A hearty Irish one-pot supper.

Shredded cabbage and bok choy sautéed in butter and olive oil, finished with ribbons of fresh basil. A light, vibrant side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Mushroom stroganoff layers fresh mushrooms with rehydrated dried mushrooms in a sour cream sauce spiked with brandy and sherry, served over buttery egg noodles. A meatless take with serious umami.

Kartoffelsuppe is the German farmhouse potato soup: sliced potatoes, onion, and celery sauteed then simmered until tender, mashed back into their own broth and finished with milk and butter. Rustic, ribbon-thick, comfort in a bowl.

Sopa de ajo, a Spanish garlic soup with poached eggs, golden garlic croutons, and a lemon-brightened broth. Simple, restorative, and ready in 30 minutes.

Dandelion soup made with fresh dandelion flowers simmered in a buttery roux-based milk broth with thyme, celery seed, and bay leaf. A creamy, foraged flower soup with earthy herbal flavor.

Flour-dredged beef liver pan-fried in butter with minced onions and dill weed. A quick, old-fashioned liver and onions recipe ready in just 15 minutes from start to plate.

Creamy onion soup with sauteed yellow onions, chicken broth, thyme, and a milk-flour finish. A quick, comforting weeknight soup that lands halfway between French onion and potato-leek.

Pan-fried fish fillet strips on a warm blanched cabbage salad with bell pepper, thyme, and lemon vinaigrette. A light, Central European-style fish and slaw supper.

Sausage and wild rice stuffing with mushrooms, sage, and parsley. A savory, nutty stuffing for chicken, turkey, duck, or squab that comes together in 30 minutes.

Lemon thyme butter cookies with a tender, crumbly texture from cream of tartar and dried lemon thyme folded into the dough. Chill overnight and bake into fragrant, herby rounds.