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Bacon-wrapped hot dogs stuffed with melty cheddar cheese, broiled until crispy. These cheese hounds are ready in 15 minutes and always a hit with kids.

Golden Buck is a British cheese sauce of melted cheddar, malt liquor, butter, and egg yolk served over hot toast. Welsh rarebit's richer cousin with a silky yolk finish.

Low-fat plum-orange glazed chicken breasts marinated in Chinese plum sauce, fresh ginger, orange juice, and Dijon mustard, then pan-seared until golden.

Herbed chicken mozzarella: chicken breasts shake-and-baked in a Parmesan herb crust, then crowned with chili sauce and melted mozzarella. A 90s casserole with serious herb backbone.

A quick dinner for two: canned salmon, sorrel or spinach ribbons, and broccoli tossed with buttered fresh spaghetti, lemon, and Parmesan. Pantry-friendly elegance in 20 minutes.

Whipped cheddar cheese and brandy spread with just four ingredients: sharp cheddar, butter, brandy, and black pepper. Pack it into a crock for a sophisticated appetizer or homemade food gift.

Chicken tarragon saute with a whole cut-up chicken browned golden in butter, finished with a scallion and chicken broth pan sauce. Classic French technique, simple ingredients.

Herb and spice compound butter folds fresh rosemary, tarragon, chives, and a hit of curry powder into softened butter, then chills into a slice-and-serve roll. Use on steak, fish, or roasted vegetables.

Tarragon sandwich butter made with unsalted butter and dried tarragon rubbed to a fine powder. Two ingredients that transform ordinary sandwiches into something French bistro-worthy.

Low-calorie chicken stir-fry marinated in soy sauce, lemon juice, and sesame oil, then tossed with garlic and fragrant tarragon. Light, bright, and on the table in under an hour.

Gin-marinated smoked salmon with brown sugar, pickling spices, and star anise. Bruised spices create complex flavor in this 2-hour cold-smoke recipe.

Pineapple ham sandwich roll-ups with pineapple cream cheese, toasted walnuts, ham, and crisp lettuce rolled in warm tortillas. A lunchbox-friendly cold wrap with sweet-and-savory contrast.

Whole chicken basted in a rich butter sauce with sherry, curry powder, Worcestershire, oregano, and dry mustard. Slow-roasted and repeatedly glazed until the skin turns deep golden and lacquered.

French-style cream cheese spread with garlic, herbs, white wine vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. A make-ahead no-cook appetizer that develops deep flavor overnight in the fridge.

Chil-Beer Brisket of Beef Over Wild Rice Amad recipe

A 9-pound beef brisket smothered in a brown sugar and tomato paste sauce, wrapped in foil, and oven-braised for 5 hours until fork-tender. Shred it and pile it on buns for a crowd.