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This cream of chicken soup takes some time but is super creamy and rich with numerous layers of flavors.

Butterflied leg of lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate juice, red wine, garlic, and basil, then grilled or roasted. A show-stopping Persian-inspired main course.

Sausage croquettes made old-fashioned style: sausage meat thickened with cracker crumbs, shaped into oblongs, rolled in cracker dust, and fried until crisp. Ready in 30 minutes for a hearty brunch.

Cream cheese and tomato omelet, a folded breakfast classic with fluffy eggs, melted cream cheese pockets, and fresh chopped tomatoes. Lazy weekend brunch for two, ready in 20 minutes.

Rich smoked salmon quiche with goat cheese, cream cheese, and Parmesan in a flaky pie crust, finished with fresh basil. A triple-cheese brunch centrepiece for 6.

Killer bread piles parmesan-mayo topping spiked with Cajun spice, basil, and oregano on a toasted buttered loaf. A party appetizer puffed golden under the broiler.

No-bake chocolate bran bars packed with dried apricots, prunes, and crunchy bran flakes, bound together with melted semi-sweet chocolate and a touch of molasses. Wholesome snacking with a chocolate twist.

Pork tenderloin pounded flat, rolled around a savory Italian sausage and mushroom stuffing, wrapped in bacon and roasted with a white wine pan sauce.

These beefy biscuit cups pack savory ground beef and spaghetti sauce into buttery biscuit shells topped with melted cheddar. A fun, hands-on dinner kids and adults both love.

Grilled bruschetta stacked with pesto, charred eggplant, roasted red pepper, and melted mozzarella, served on a pool of marinara. A hearty vegetarian appetizer inspired by Vermont's Deerhill Inn.

Classic meatloaf with cream of mushroom soup baked into the loaf and spooned over the top. Old-school comfort food with a built-in mushroom gravy, no ketchup glaze required.

Those who enjoy an instant cup of broth but are dismayed by the use of flavor enhancers and the abundance of salt in commercial brands may welcome the chance to make their own soup mix.

Greek stuffed grape leaves (dolmades) filled with ground lamb, pine nuts, fresh mint, parsley, and lemon juice, then baked in water until tender. A classic Mediterranean appetizer.

Easy calzones made with crescent roll dough stuffed with Italian sausage, mushrooms, peppers, and melted mozzarella. These pizza pockets are family-friendly and ready in an hour.

Breakaway vegetable bread made with refrigerated biscuits layered with bacon, Parmesan, onion, and green pepper in a Bundt pan. A savory pull-apart bread that's ready in an hour.

Squid with a spicy Sichuan-style pepper sauce: scored squid blanched until it curls, then tossed in a fiery soy, sesame, and chili dressing. A quick Chinese appetizer with tender squid and bold heat.