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Chinese Chicken Pasta Salad with Soy Peanut Butter Dressing recipe

The mingling of chocolate and coffee . . . now and then a ladyfinger! This dessert's a mark of gracious hospitality.

Fresh banana salsa with jalapeños, bell peppers, ginger, and cilantro in a sweet-tart lime dressing with cardamom. A fruity, no-cook salsa ready in 20 minutes.

Low-fat mushroom gravy made with brandy, sauteed mushrooms, and milk instead of butter or drippings. Rich flavor with a velvety smooth finish.

Fresh spinach sauteed in butter with onion and garlic, layered with nutty Emmentaler cheese and a dusting of paprika and nutmeg, then baked until bubbly and golden. Simple, rich, and deeply savory.

Light, crispy beer batter made with just flour, egg, beer, and seltzer. Use it for onion rings, fried chicken, fish, or veggies. Adjust thickness to your liking in 5 minutes flat.

Crumbled cornbread loaded with andouille, tasso, and sautéed vegetables, moistened with smoky meat broth for a spicy Creole stuffing that elevates any roast.

Another slow cooker recipe for a succulent dish that will have your family eager to help you set the table.

Juicy ground sirloin burgers seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic, topped with melted Manchego and roasted red pepper paste. Served alongside crispy chorizo hash browns.

Iowa chops stuffed with brandy-soaked apricots, pecans, currants, orange zest, and fennel. Seared, baked, and finished with flambeed brandy for a tableside showstopper.

Pan-seared lemon pepper tuna steaks with a quick Dijon-lemon pan sauce and fresh chives. Ready in under 15 minutes with a pink, seared center.

Pate Diana, a silky French-style chicken liver pate with sauteed apples, shallots, and apple wine or brandy, sealed in clarified butter. Elegant make-ahead appetizer that keeps a week chilled.

Sugar-free apple cookies sweetened with Sweet'N Low and grated fresh apples, warmed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. A diabetic-friendly cookie that bakes in 8 minutes.

Bubbly, cheese-topped casserole packed with sauteed mushrooms and chopped chestnuts in a rich cream sauce. Hearty vegetarian comfort food in every forkful.

Israeli salad with diced cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, green pepper, carrots, and lettuce in a fresh lemon juice dressing. A crisp, vegetarian chopped salad ready in 10 minutes.

Crispy wonton stack with herbed goat cheese, mixed greens, hearts of palm, and cherry tomatoes tossed in Dijon vinaigrette. Restaurant-style composed salad starter.

Louisiana seafood gumbo loaded with shrimp, crab, and oysters in a dark roux broth. Okra and the holy trinity thicken this Cajun classic, finished with file powder and ladled over rice.

A hunter's venison stew marinated overnight in red wine and vinegar, then braised with mushrooms, pearl onions, crispy salt pork, and gravy. Serve over wild rice with cranberry sauce for a proper game dinner.

Creamy clam and corn chowder with bacon, potatoes, and milk thickened with a butter-flour paste. A hearty Pacific Northwest-style chowder topped with cracker crumbs.

Savory Creole corn muffins packed with cheddar, American cheese, red bell pepper, pimiento, and onion. Golden, cheesy, and ready in under an hour.

Thai mung bean pastries (khanom thuay) with a sweet mung bean flour base topped with coconut-rice flour cream and toasted yellow mung beans. A colorful, no-bake Thai dessert.

Cheese ravioli tossed in homemade broccoli pesto with walnuts, Parmesan, and lemon. A vibrant vegetarian pasta that puts a whole head of broccoli to work.

Wine-poached salmon fillets on a bed of scallions, gently steamed under buttered foil. Tender, flaky, restaurant-style with five-ingredient elegance.

Green chili salsa dip with 12 fresh tomatillos, five jalapenos, cilantro, lime, and an unexpected hit of tarragon. No cooking required, seriously spicy, and ready in 30 minutes.

Tortellini pasta salad with blanched broccoli, carrots, leeks, and bell peppers in a homemade balsamic-thyme mayonnaise with orange zest. A colorful, garden-fresh vegetarian salad.

Bluefish fillets baked under a Provencal sauce of braised fennel, tomatoes, orange zest, and anise liqueur. Make-ahead friendly and elegant enough for a dinner party.

Holiday fruit bars: a brown sugar shortbread crust topped with a chewy raisin, candied cherry, and lemon-zest filling. Cookie-tin classic for Christmas and gift trays.

Russian black bread made with rye flour, molasses, unsweetened chocolate, instant coffee, and caraway seeds. Dense, dark, and deeply flavored with a glossy cornstarch glaze.

Greek linguini with spinach, chickpeas, golden raisins, olive oil, and crushed red pepper. A vegan pasta dish with sweet-savory Mediterranean flavors ready in 30 minutes.

Italian sausage with peppers and onions, boiled first then pan-fried golden brown, served on hot dog buns with mustard. A classic street fair sausage sandwich that's a staple at every Italian-American festival.

Juicy Italian-style beef patties smothered in spaghetti sauce with sauteed mushrooms, peppers, and melted provolone over a bed of spaghetti. Ready in under an hour!

Grilled salmon steaks basted in melted butter with lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and a hint of garlic. Simple, smoky, and on the table in 30 minutes flat.

Jewish caponata with eggplant, tri-color bell peppers, green olives, capers, and a sweet vinegar sauce. Serve warm as a side dish or chilled as an appetizer.

Rustic whole wheat pasta loaded with deeply caramelized onions, wilted kale, melted anchovies, and crunchy garlicky breadcrumbs. Simple Italian-inspired comfort in under 45 minutes.

Boasting 3 kinds of beans and rich, authentic south-of-the- border flavor, this meatless chili makes a satisfying light main dish year 'round and a super side dish for favorite grill-top fare, as well.

Medallions of Veal with Pistachio Butter Sauce recipe

Middle Eastern-style lamb hand pies with pine nuts, mint, and lemon zest baked in biscuit dough. Served with a cool minted yogurt dipping sauce.

A Louisiana classic: creamy spinach in a spicy jalapeno cheese sauce with Worcestershire, hot sauce, and celery salt. Spinach Madeleine is the Cajun side dish that steals the show at every gathering.

Rich Mughlai chicken curry with a ground almond, ginger, and garlic paste in a creamy yogurt and cardamom sauce. A royal Indian dish with whole spices and whipped cream.

Potluck chicken casserole layers cooked chicken and rice with a creamy mushroom-mayo sauce under a crunchy cornflake topping. Feeds a crowd from one baking dish.

Fresh-juicy plums add an extra yumminess to these moist and nutty cupcakes. Pack one or two into your or your kids's lunch-box. Yum!

Buttery almond slice-and-bake cookies dipped halfway in melted chocolate and finished with sprinkles. A 5-dozen batch of elegant yet easy cookies that look bakery-bought.

These mouth-watering cinnamon rolls are buttery and chocolatey. The frosting adds extra sweetness, you will have trouble to stop eating these yummy rolls.

Eastern European sauerkraut soup with bacon, ham, frankfurters, grated potatoes, paprika, caraway seeds, and tomato paste in beef stock. A tangy, hearty one-pot meal.

An easy overnight breakfast casserole with sausage and cheddar cheese with a creamy savory custard-like consistency.

Pumpkin and broccoli chowder simmers pumpkin puree with sauteed onion, soy sauce, tomato, and a hit of maple syrup, then folds in steamed broccoli and a touch of cream. A fall-into-winter soup.

Layered artichoke quiche with Swiss cheese, tarragon, and nutmeg in a flaky pie crust. A savory brunch centerpiece that comes together in minutes.

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