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A Cajun showstopper: whole roasted chicken rubbed with Creole seasoning and stuffed with homemade dirty rice built on a dark roux, gizzards, ground pork, and the holy trinity.
Baked catfish fillets in white wine with sliced mushrooms, topped with a silky butter-lemon cream sauce and a shower of Parmesan. Creole-inspired elegance on the table in 45 minutes.
Capital chicken skillet with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, port wine, and tarragon in a creamy sauce over rice. A low-fat, one-pan dinner with a touch of elegance.
Hearty beef chuck ragout braised in red wine and balsamic vinegar with sun-dried tomatoes, butternut squash, and fresh herbs. A warming fall and winter stew that freezes beautifully.
New Orleans seafood gumbo loaded with shrimp, hard-shell crab, and shucked oysters in a roux-thickened broth with okra and the holy trinity. Served over rice, Cajun style.
Layers of steamed cauliflower, sliced tomatoes, and water chestnuts smothered in a homemade cheddar cheese sauce with basil and a hint of cayenne. Topped with seasoned breadcrumbs and baked until bubbly and golden.
Crispy cumin-spiced corn fritters fried golden and served with a zesty orange marmalade dipping sauce spiked with ginger, mustard, and hot pepper. Sweet heat in every bite.
Thick slices of French bread topped with a savory cheddar and mushroom spread spiked with dry mustard and Worcestershire, then broiled until bubbly. These cheesy mushroom canapés are a crowd-pleasing appetizer in 30 minutes.
Venison osso buco braised in red wine with Roma tomatoes, kalamata olives, fennel seeds, and fresh herbs, finished with a bright lemon-parsley gremolata.
Long, slow simmering of meat and herbs produces the base for this incomparable sauce.
Individual mushroom souffles built on a Parmesan bechamel with sauteed mushrooms, shallots, and a hint of mace. Baked in ramekins and served straight from the oven.
Seared sea bass baked in a slow-simmered Greek tomato sauce with garlic, onions, white wine, rosemary, and bay leaves. Feeds eight and fills the kitchen with Mediterranean aromas.
Classic beef stroganoff simmered in a surprising Coca-Cola and Worcestershire sauce base, finished with sour cream and mushrooms. Tender round steak over noodles or mashed potatoes.
Delicate sole fillets rolled around a buttery crab, chive, and parsley filling, baked in a creamy wine sauce and topped with melted Swiss cheese. Elegant seafood in 40 minutes.
Vegetarian mushroom goulash with fresh tomatoes, sweet paprika, and bell peppers in a creamy yogurt-sour cream sauce. Earthy, rich, and ready in about an hour over egg noodles.
Potato soup with butter dumplings: tender potatoes simmered with celery and parsley, dotted with rich nutmeg butter dumplings, finished with sour cream.