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Okroshka, a chilled Russian meat and vegetable soup with diced cucumber, hard-boiled eggs, sour cream, and mustard in an apple cider base standing in for traditional kvass.

Lobster, shrimp, and king crab in a velvety white wine cream sauce with butter and paprika. A showpiece seafood dish that serves 12 over rice.

Florida bouillabaisse: a Gulf Coast riff on the French classic with fish, shrimp, crab, clams, and softshell turtle in a saffron-tomato broth. Wine, herbs, and white bread for sopping. Feeds a crowd.

Molded crab dip with cream cheese, cream of celery soup, scallions, and gelatin for a sliceable appetizer. Vintage party fare made for crackers.

Rich cream of crab soup with a full pound of crabmeat in a buttery roux-thickened milk base with celery salt. A Chesapeake Bay classic that's on the table in 30 minutes.

Butterflied shrimp topped with a buttery crab, scallion, and hot-sauce stuffing, microwaved fast for an easy two-person seafood dinner. Ready in 30 minutes flat.

Crab puff casserole with crabmeat, American cheese, and cubed bread baked in an egg custard with dry mustard. A savory brunch or dinner strata-style dish.

Warm crab dip with white wine, prepared mustard, and grated onion, gently heated and served with crackers. A full pound of crab makes this a generous party appetizer.

Barbecued lamb skewers marinate cubed lamb in lemon juice, garlic, and chili oil, then grill until charred outside and pink inside. Chinese Muslim style street food served with naan bread or sesame shao bing rolls.

Chili with beans built the old-school way: overnight soaked pintos, three kinds of meat, and a slow simmer that coaxes out real depth. Cumin, cayenne, and jalapeños do the talking.

Gefuellte Maultaschen, Swabian stuffed pasta triangles filled with smoked meat, sauteed bread cubes, and scallions, simmered and served in hot broth.

Swedish hot crab canapés with sherry-spiked crabmeat, fresh dill, and a velvety cream sauce broiled on crisp toast rounds. An elegant 30-minute appetizer that serves 24.

Filipino pancit, a stir-fried noodle dish with rice sticks, shredded cabbage, carrots, and your choice of pork, chicken, or shrimp. Bright with soy sauce and a finishing squeeze of lemon.

Party chicken casserole layered with crab meat, stuffing, and chicken breasts, topped with cream of mushroom soup and paprika. A retro crowd-pleaser baked low and slow.

A whole chicken cut up and steamed in a wok with sliced Chinese pork sausage, light soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil. A simple, traditional Cantonese steamed chicken with just a handful of ingredients.

The sweetness of apricot preserves is brightened with lemon and balanced by a bit of cayenne pepper with some toasted nuts for added texture.