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Chicken fried steak with creamy pan gravy: tenderized chuck or round pounded with seasoned flour, breaded in cracker crumbs, fried until golden, then smothered in cream gravy made from the drippings.

Liz Yehling's potato pancakes blend grated red potatoes with raw pork sausage, eggs, and a touch of flour. Fried golden and crispy, served with cool applesauce. A hearty country-breakfast classic.

Homemade German-style mustard from whole yellow and black mustard seeds with cider vinegar, cinnamon, allspice, and tarragon. Soak, blend, age, and jar your own.

Traditional Irish beef stew with round steak, whole potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and pearl barley simmered low and slow. Hearty, thick, and honest pub fare.

Mushrooms and chestnuts in a light cream sauce with butter, flour, and half-and-half, served over baked potatoes. A rich, earthy autumn side dish with a nutty, woodsy character.

Ukrainian meatless cabbage rolls filled with rice, sauteed onions, and mushrooms, baked in tomato sauce. A traditional Lenten dish that freezes beautifully.

Brook trout sauteed with mushrooms, finished with brown butter, lime juice, and fresh parsley. A French meuniere-style preparation with whole fish or fillets.

Lamb marinated in red wine, and served with a mash made with Alpine Pepper.

Silky dumpling wrappers made from just flour and water, kneaded until soft and elastic. Roll thin, fill with your favorite filling, and boil using the 3-water method.

German-style pork tenderloin marinated in beer and cider vinegar, stuffed with pumpernickel and beer-soaked raisins, then rolled and roasted. A Bavarian Sunday roast with sweet-sour depth.

Deep-fried chicken wings tossed in a hot sauce butter glaze with liquid smoke, horseradish, and Worcestershire, then baked until the sauce caramelizes.

Steamed salmon fillets with ground coriander and fresh rosemary or dill, served with fennel yogurt sauce, cucumber, and potatoes. A light, healthy fish dinner.

Smoked beef rubs a lean roast with garlic, onion, paprika, cumin, and cayenne, then smokes it low and slow over hickory with indirect heat. Backyard barbecue technique for tender, smoky beef.

Velvety pureed avocado soup simmered with cumin, coriander, and garlic, then studded with brined green peppercorns for a sharp, peppery bite. Creamy, savory, and completely unexpected.

Cure those colds with this easy crockpot recipe which makes a delicious bowl of chicken noodle soup that you will remember for years to come!

Moroccan chickpea soup (Hasa Al-Hummus) with cilantro, garlic, hot chili, and lemon. A North African vegetarian classic with simple, bright flavors.