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Tender veal shoulder braised in Burgundy wine with bacon, shallots, mushrooms, and carrots until fall-apart rich. Chef Galati's spezzatino is Italian comfort food at its most soul-warming.

Mushroom pate: a vegetarian appetizer of buttery sauteed mushrooms and onions deglazed with sherry, then blended with cream cheese and fresh parsley. Spread on crackers or crusty bread for the perfect cocktail snack.

Creole cabbage salad tossed in a savory beef bouillon vinaigrette with garlic, herbs, and a splash of hot sauce. A bold, tangy slaw that's ready in 20 minutes.

Chinese-style broiled chicken breasts marinated in soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, and garlic with a hint of red pepper. Crispy-skinned and lacquered with a sweet-savory glaze.

This recipe is a faily old (circa 1983) but reliable one, somwhere in between competition and eating and chili. It would be a good starter for any novice cook.

Baked mushroom pate with cream cheese, Italian herbs, and a full pound of fresh mushrooms. A rich, savory vegetarian appetizer served at room temperature with crackers.

Slow cooker Southwestern beef and pinto beans with salt pork, red chili, cumin seeds, and tomato paste. Set it and forget it for 9-10 hours of hands-off cooking.

Tampa fish chowder with bacon, fish fillets, diced chicken, and potatoes in a half-and-half base spiced with cumin, ginger, and dill. A Florida twist on classic chowder with Cuban-Caribbean undertones.

Carrot and onion puff: a lightened soufflé with shredded carrots, cheddar, and oat bran. Egg whites only, no yolks, for a tall, golden, low-calorie vegetable side.

Traditional Quebec tourtiere with spiced pork filling, mashed potatoes, and a homemade hot-water crust, served with a mushroom and herb gravy. A French-Canadian meat pie classic.

Hearty smoky lentil soup simmered with a ham hock, Roma tomatoes, cabbage, carrots and Italian herbs. A thick, stick-to-your-ribs bowl that's built for cold weather.

Rao's famous lemon chicken broiled until crispy then tossed in a bold lemon-olive oil-garlic sauce and broiled again. The legendary NYC Italian restaurant recipe for home cooks.

Mushroom turnovers in a cream cheese pastry with a sauteed mushroom-cream filling and optional sherry. An elegant make-ahead appetizer that freezes well before baking.

This is the easiest way I know to cook tender and delicate salmon. It's especially good prepared with fresh dillQbut if you prefer chives or basil, it's still a delightful dish.

Low-fat Mediterranean white bean soup with artichokes, black olives, potatoes, and Italian herbs. A hearty, naturally vegan one-pot soup with bold Mediterranean flavors.

Turkey shortcakes with a melted cheese sauce served over biscuits, toast, or cornbread. A quick, creamy way to use up leftover turkey in about 25 minutes.