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Pan-broiled steak with whiskey sauce sears peppercorn-crusted steak on rock salt in a hot cast-iron pan, then spoons over a whiskey-butter sauce. Steakhouse dinner made at home.

Thin-pounded beef tenderloin steaks, pan-seared golden and draped in a flambéed brandy sauce with mushrooms, shallots, and Dijon. A classic bistro showstopper in just 25 minutes.

Authentic General Tso's chicken with dark meat deep-fried in cornstarch batter, tossed in a sweet-sour-spicy sauce with dried chili peppers. Restaurant-quality Chinese takeout at home.

Poached salmon in champagne with a chilled dill, sour cream, and Dijon mustard sauce. An elegant dinner party dish that's surprisingly simple to pull off.

Microwave pork chops rubbed with lime, cilantro, cumin, and cayenne, dipped in garlic butter and seasoned breadcrumbs. A spiced Southwestern-style dinner ready in 35 minutes.

Butterflied leg of lamb marinated in olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and fresh herbs, then roasted to a rosy medium-rare. The centerpiece of a Greek Easter table.

Old-fashioned boiled beef simmered with potatoes, carrots, onions, and peppercorns until fork-tender. Served with a tangy horseradish-mayonnaise sauce that cuts right through the richness.

Jalapeno squash casserole with yellow summer squash, sharp cheddar cheese spread, cream of mushroom soup, and a buttery breadcrumb topping. A spicy Southern side dish.

Homemade pork patties seasoned with sage, nutmeg, thyme, and a pinch of ginger then pan-fried in 10 minutes. The classic breakfast sausage you'd find in a country diner, made fresh from ground pork.

Grilled lamb rib chops served with homemade red pepper pesto made from charred bell peppers, fresh basil, Parmesan, and garlic. A smoky, herbaceous summer grill recipe.

Hula ham sandwich on a kaiser roll with smoked ham, Swiss cheese, pineapple rings, Dijon mustard, and lettuce. A Hawaiian-inspired cold sandwich ready in 15 minutes with no cooking.

Try something new for dessert with this scrumptious treat made with dates, walnuts and chocolate chips.

Tender chicken thighs simmered in a creamy almond-yogurt sauce with warm spices like cardamom, cumin, and coriander. A budget-friendly korma that rivals your favorite takeout.

Browned chicken pieces simmered with dried lentils, tomatoes, celery, and white wine until everything is meltingly tender. A hearty, protein-packed one-pot meal that practically cooks itself.

Swedish Christmas ham (julskinka) slow-roasted and glazed with egg yolk, mustard, and sugar under golden bread crumbs. A Scandinavian holiday tradition served cold in thin slices.

Spanish empanadillas stuffed with wine-braised rabbit, fennel and olives, folded into a thyme-scented dough and baked golden. Savory little hand pies for tapas or a Mediterranean spread.