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Mughlai-style chilli chicken with whole cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, yogurt, saffron, coconut cream, and almonds. Aromatic North Indian curry simmered in ghee.

Veal brisket braised with Marsala wine, button mushrooms, dried porcini, and 8 cloves of garlic until fork-tender. A make-ahead main that improves over 3 days in the fridge.

Whole roasted chicken rubbed with Szechuan peppercorn, five-spice, coriander, and honey-soy glaze. Served over pasta tossed in the savory pan drippings for a showstopping dinner.

Wild boar saddle slow-roasted over Cuban-style black beans with dark rum, smoked ham, and salt pork. Hunter's chili with deep, layered flavors and traditional egg-and-scallion garnish.

Teriyaki tofu brochettes marinate extra-firm tofu and pineapple in soy, sherry, sesame, and ginger, then grill with peppers, onion, zucchini, and mushrooms. Vegan grilling.

Microwave omelet cooks four whisked eggs in a buttered pie pan covered with plastic wrap. A no-pan, no-flip method that delivers a tender, folded omelet in under five minutes.

Salmon tacos built on canned salmon, Greek yogurt-cucumber-mint sauce, and crisp shells. A fast, omega-packed weeknight dinner with the freshness of tzatziki-style topping.

New Mexico green chile pork stew: cubed pork browned in bacon drippings, simmered with two dozen roasted green chiles and fresh tomatoes. Stovetop or slow cooker, classic Southwest comfort.

Marinated turkey breast cubes browned and baked in a sweet-tangy sauce with dried apricots, ginger, and fresh cilantro.

Chicken breasts wrapped in ham and bacon, baked in mushroom-sour cream sauce, then sealed in puff pastry packets until golden. An impressive two-stage dinner party main.

One-skillet pork chops with mushrooms and green beans in a creamy rosemary mushroom soup sauce. A quick weeknight dinner that goes from stovetop to table in 40 minutes, served over fettuccine.

Creamy vodka spaghetti with vermouth, lime, jalapeno, and fresh cilantro. A cocktail-inspired twist on vodka pasta that's equal parts bold and luxurious, ready in 35 minutes.

Microwave chili with lean ground beef, kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, and a clever fat-draining colander trick. Weeknight dinner ready in 25 minutes.

Vegetarian shepherd's pie with a three-bean puree base, sauteed peppers and zucchini in crushed tomatoes, topped with golden mashed potatoes. Comfort food, plant-powered.

Ramen noodles upgraded with cubed chicken, broccoli florets, and cream of mushroom soup for a 30-minute pantry dinner. Cheap, filling, and way better than the packet alone.

Texas-style venison chili simmered with beer, chili powder, cumin, and masa. No beans, no tomatoes, just slow-cooked wild game heat thickened to a rich, spoonable stew.