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Lime velvet salad is a retro molded Jello salad with cream cheese, crushed pineapple, celery, nuts, and whipped cream. Creamy, crunchy, and unmistakably vintage.

Roast pheasant draped in bacon and basted with a port wine and broth glaze, served with a rich port wine sauce and grapes. An elegant way to keep a lean game bird juicy and tender.

Homemade paneer: the classic Indian fresh cheese made from just milk and vinegar. Pressed into firm cubes, pan-fried golden, and ready for any curry or saag.

Mud-baked fish encases a fresh-caught whole fish in river clay and cooks it directly on hot coals for three hours. Traditional Australian bushcraft cooking method.

Shellfish crepes with shrimp in vermouth, filled and topped with creamy Swiss cheese sauce, baked until bubbling and golden. A classic French bistro appetizer or elegant dinner party main.

Pickled pink eggs tinted with beet juice and brined in a vinegar-pickling-spice mix with garlic and bay leaf. Classic pub-snack or potluck appetizer that gets better the longer it sits. Just six ingredients.

Leek and Stilton cheese soup made with a buttery roux base, slow-cooked leeks and onion, then blended smooth. A rich, creamy British classic with bold blue cheese flavor.

Indian-spiced chicken thighs marinated in yogurt, mango chutney, curry powder, cumin, and fresh ginger, then baked until brown and fork-tender. Bold flavor with minimal effort.

Roast turkey with stuffing, a complete guide to preparing, stuffing, and roasting a whole bird with butter basting and a foil tent for even browning. A holiday classic done right.

Crispy baked tortilla baskets shaped in a brioche pan. Just oil and a flour tortilla, baked golden at high heat for a crunchy edible bowl for salads and fillings.

Classic fish aspic made from white fish bones, white wine, tarragon, and egg white clarification. Crystal-clear, savory jelly for coating cold fish presentations.

Homemade grainy raspberry mustard with whole mustard seeds, raspberry vinegar, white wine, and seedless raspberry jam. A sweet-sharp condiment that keeps for up to a month.

Cold soups make for excellent summer fare. The best vichyssoise I ever had in my life was at a French restaurant during a Montreal summer. Humor me. Try the soup in the traditional manner but then, if you must heat it up, (sigh), go ahead.

Mesa squash fry with sunflower seeds: roasted Anaheim chile, garlic, fresh corn kernels, julienned zucchini, red bell pepper, and a toasty seed finish. A Southwestern three-sisters-style vegetable side.

Madras curry mixture is a homemade South Indian curry powder built from coriander, ginger, hot chilies, black mustard, fenugreek, black pepper, and curry leaves. Bolder and fresher than store-bought.

Sauteed cauliflower and zucchini in herbed butter with basil, oregano, lemon juice, and Parmesan. A simple, flavorful vegetable side dish ready in 35 minutes.