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Halibut baked in the microwave with orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, butter, and a hint of nutmeg. A citrus-glazed fish dinner for two that cooks in about 10 minutes.

Raspberry walnut cheesecake pairs a buttery ground walnut crust with creamy vanilla cheesecake folded with fresh raspberries. No graham crackers, no water bath, just a stunning gluten-conscious twist on classic cheesecake.

Eggnog cheesecake flavored with rum and nutmeg, baked in a crumb crust with a high-low oven method for a silky, crack-free top. A festive holiday cheesecake for rum-lovers.

Mushroom soup concentrate is a homemade replacement for canned condensed mushroom soup, built from fresh mushrooms, butter, onion, celery and broth. Use it in casseroles or thin with milk for a quick bowl.

Liptauer cheese spread with cream cheese, butter, caraway seeds, capers, mustard, and grated onion. A savory Austrian-Hungarian appetizer served with crackers.

Briny oysters on the half shell loaded with savory sausage, parsley, green onion, and buttery bread crumbs. A Gulf Coast classic baked right in the shell.

Sauteed grated zucchini with butter, onion, lemon, and parsley. Salt-drained for crisp-tender texture instead of soggy mush. Quick weeknight side dish.

Turkey piccata: flour-dredged turkey cutlets sauteed in butter and finished with a fresh lemon pan sauce. A lighter, faster take on the Italian veal classic.

Cornmeal-crusted trout pan-fried in butter and finished with a brown butter hazelnut sauce with lemon juice and parsley. Crispy coating, nutty sauce, and bright acid in every bite. Ready in 30 minutes.

A tasty and delicious stuffing made with celery, white wine and roasted chestnuts.

Pimiento-wrapped sausage links baked in a creamy nutmeg-cheese sauce. A retro casserole dish with browned sausage, American cheese bechamel, and sweet pimiento peppers.

Pan-fried trout on a bed of buttery sauteed mushrooms, dressed with a quick lemon-cream pan sauce. A bistro-style fish supper ready in 30 minutes.

Pasta with homemade basil pesto made from fresh basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, butter, and olive oil. Blended smooth, rested an hour, and tossed with hot capellini.

Romanian feta and scallion omelet (Omelet cu Brânză și Ceapă Verde) with paprika, fresh dill, and a silky egg base. A Balkan breakfast classic with salty-tangy cheese and a bright herb finish.

Broiled salmon steaks with a garlic-herb breadcrumb crust made from olive oil, parsley, dill, and garlic blended together. Crispy on top, flaky underneath.

Grilled sirloin steak topped with a French-style herb butter made from softened unsalted butter, shallots, parsley, and chervil. Simple steakhouse elegance with just seven ingredients.