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Veggie Christmas tree platter with broccoli florets shaped into a tree, cauliflower as snow, and cherry tomato and carrot ornaments on a bed of ranch dressing. A festive no-cook appetizer.

Chez Melange gazpacho is a chilled tomato and tri-color pepper soup brightened with cucumber, dill, cilantro and a touch of beef stock for savory depth. No-cook summer starter.

Char's pasta salad with shell pasta, cubed ham, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and a Dijon-garlic mayo dressing. A simple, hearty cold salad that comes together in 40 minutes.

Classic turkey giblet gravy made from pan drippings, turkey stock, and chopped giblets. A simple roux-based gravy built right in the roasting pan for maximum flavor.

3 chicken breast chopped up into squares, one green pepper, one white onion, 3 tbl. of butter

Iowa deer steak strips simmer tender venison in a savory chili-sauce gravy with mushrooms, onion, and green beans, all spooned over buttered egg noodles. A hearty wild-game skillet supper.

Lemony ham and rice soup made in the microwave in just 20 minutes. A quick one-dish meal using canned chicken rice soup, chopped ham, lemon juice, and nutmeg.

Lobster stuffed beef tenderloin with lobster tails tucked inside a butterflied roast, topped with bacon, and served with a white wine butter sauce.

Nutty buckwheat groats and cracked wheat get tossed with sautéed vegetables, fresh tomatoes, and slivered almonds, then baked into a hearty vegetarian casserole seasoned with rosemary and chili.

Brunch burger: cast iron beef patty seasoned with house blend, stacked with bacon and a runny fried egg. Serve on English muffins, buns, or glazed donuts for the full treatment.

A chilled summer pasta salad of garden vegetable pasta, cooked shrimp, and sweet honeydew melon balls tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. A refreshing, make-ahead sweet-and-savory dish for warm days.

Poached fish gently cooks salmon, bass, or snapper fillets in seasoned court bouillon for moist, tender results in under 15 minutes. A French classic technique for delicate fish.

Grilled shrimp skewers marinate in olive oil, lemon, ginger, coriander, and red pepper flakes, then cook in 4 minutes flat over hot coals. Bright, herbaceous summer grilling staple.

Homemade garam masala spice blend with whole-toasted cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, cumin, and coriander. The aromatic foundation of North Indian cooking, ground fresh for unmatched flavor.

Pineapple sandwich salad with cream cheese blended with maraschino cherry juice and chopped cherries, layered between pineapple rings on lettuce. A retro no-cook luncheon salad ready in 15 minutes.

Ham and mustard biscuit rolls with a sharp cheddar cheese sauce. Ground ham, butter, and mustard rolled into biscuit dough, sliced into pinwheels, and baked golden brown.