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Homemade country sausage patties ground from fresh pork shoulder with sage, thyme, and dry mustard. Just 6 ingredients and 30 minutes from butcher block to breakfast plate.

Slow-simmered beef chuck chili with dried red chiles, tomato paste, and kidney beans that rests 24 hours before serving for deep, concentrated flavor.

Asparagus strata layered with bread, American cheese, and canned asparagus soaked in a dry mustard egg custard overnight. A make-ahead brunch bake ready after 45 minutes in the oven.

Fillets of Flounder in Lemon Parsley Butter recipe

Elegant crawfish mousse with cream cheese, sour cream, brandy, and Tabasco set in a decorative mold. A make-ahead Cajun party appetizer that unmolds into a stunning centerpiece.

A basic chicken stew that can easily be made in your crockpot while you are away.

Stovetop chili mac with browned sirloin, jalapeños, Vidalia onions, and a cumin-chili spice blend simmered in beef broth and tomatoes. Toss with elbow macaroni and melted cheddar for a one-pot dinner that serves eight.

Hearty chicken and cabbage soup with carrots, celery, and vegetable juice, simmered low in a Dutch oven. Paprika-seared chicken adds smoky depth to this warming, veggie-packed bowl.

A meatless kidney bean chili loaded with cashews, raisins, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for tangy depth. Spiced with cumin, chili powder, and oregano for a one-pot vegetarian feast.

Peachy pork chops stuffed with a sage and peach bread dressing, then baked over more stuffing with a peach preserve glaze. Sunday dinner with sweet-savory Southern charm.

Rustic caribou sausage seasoned with sage, allspice, coriander, mustard seeds, and plenty of garlic. A wild game sausage recipe for hunters who want bold, homemade links stuffed into natural casings.

Pasta tossed with raw fresh tomato vinaigrette of vine-ripened tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, basil, and parsley. A low-calorie no-cook summer sauce that comes together while the pasta boils.

Mexican lentil casserole with brown rice, tomato paste, taco seasoning, and chili powder. A hearty, high-fiber vegetarian main dish baked until set.

Brine for roasted chicken steeps a whole bird overnight in salt, brown sugar, lemon, garlic, bay, peppercorns, jalapeno, and Mediterranean herbs. The result: juicier, deeper-seasoned roast chicken from skin to bone.

Grilled Squid with Sweet & Sour Cucumber, Corn & Viadalias recipe

Grandma's meatloaf with a sweet ketchup glaze, ground beef, Rice Krispies binder, and a pinch of nutmeg. Old-fashioned Sunday dinner that slices clean and tastes like home.