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Andouille was a great favorite in nineteenth-century New Orleans. This thick Cajun sausage is made with lean pork and pork fat and lots of garlic. Sliced about 1/2 inch thick and greilled, it makes a delightful appetizer. It is also used in a superb oyster and andouille gumbo poplular in Laplace, a Cajun town about 30 miles fromNew Orleans that calls itself the Andouille Capital of the World.

Radishes in cream: a 10-minute peppery radish salad in a tangy sour cream, yogurt, and horseradish dressing. Served in crisp lettuce cups. A classic Eastern European spring side.

Chicken Florentine wrapped in flaky puff pastry: browned chicken breast layered with Dijon and nutmeg-spiced spinach, then baked golden in individual parcels. An elegant chicken Wellington-style main.

Huevos en rabo de mestiza, Mexican eggs poached in a tomato and green chile broth topped with melted Monterey Jack. Traditional vegetarian desayuno, ready in 30 minutes.

Gesztenye kremleves is a silky Hungarian cream of chestnut soup with veal, parsnip, carrot, and celeriac, finished with an egg yolk and cream liaison.

Brown rice pilaf with toasted pine nuts, sweet raisins, garlic, and fresh parsley. A Middle Eastern-inspired whole grain side dish with nutty texture and bright herbs.

Checkerboard clam crunch: crispy pan-fried clam patties bound with Rice Chex cereal and egg, topped with sour cream. A retro mid-century appetizer with surprising texture.

Grilled butterflied leg of lamb marinated in red wine vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes, served with a briny olive relish. A Mediterranean centerpiece for spring entertaining.

A deliciously seasoned soft spread served as part of the cheese course at a restaurant in Lyons, France.

Cold eggplant Provencale slow-baked for 5 hours with tomatoes, onions, capers, currants, and olive oil. A French-style make-ahead appetizer served chilled with lemon.

Jugged hare braised for hours in a rich bone stock with mace, cloves, and mixed herbs, finished with port wine. A classic British game recipe served with redcurrant jelly.

A lighter, baked take on Chicken Kiev: pounded breasts rolled around herb butter with parsley and chives, topped with breadcrumbs and paprika. No deep frying, no mess, all the buttery goodness.

Mozzarella salad with sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and romaine in a simple extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. A 10-minute Italian-style composed salad.

Smoked mackerel cheese log blended with cream cheese, horseradish, lemon, and celery, rolled in crushed almonds and parsley. A Maritime Canadian appetizer for crackers.

Vegetarian mushroom stroganoff with paprika, lemon zest, and strained yogurt in a reduced vegetable stock sauce. Low-fat, creamy, and packed with earthy mushroom flavor.

Tender zucchini and onions fold into oregano-spiked egg custard baked in pie crust, crowned with fresh tomato slices and crispy cracker-cheese topping.