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Wild goose breast par-boiled then stir-fried with onions, mushrooms, almonds, and Oriental-style rice. A hearty hunter's main dish that turns gamy goose into tender, savory bites.

Vegetarian tomato soup with vermicelli pasta, carrots, celery, and basil in a rich stock. A hearty one-pot soup that comes together in 40 minutes.

Sajor bayam - Indonesian spinach and creamed corn puree with coconut milk, shrimp paste, garlic, and bird's eye chili. A rich, spicy Southeast Asian vegetable side dish.

Fettuccine Alfredo made lighter with evaporated milk instead of heavy cream, simmered with Parmesan, garlic and basil into a silky sauce right in the pot. A quick, creamy pasta with less fat than the classic.

Bluefish fillets baked under a Provencal sauce of braised fennel, tomatoes, orange zest, and anise liqueur. Make-ahead friendly and elegant enough for a dinner party.

Fresh spinach tossed with sautéed chicken breast, ripe strawberries, and red onion, all dressed in a sweet poppy seed vinaigrette made with the pan drippings. A bright, filling salad ready in 20 minutes.

Vegan pierogies made with whole wheat dough and silken tofu, filled with creamy potato or cabbage and garbanzo. Boiled then pan-fried until golden and crisp.

A succulent and scrumptious pot roast that is simmered to perfection with onions, carrots, tomatoes and dry red wine.

A rustic Italian cauliflower soup simmered in beef broth with plenty of garlic, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley. Ladle it into bowls and shower with freshly grated Romano cheese. Simple, bold, and soul-warming.

Harvest vegetable curry: steamed carrots, winter squash, broccoli, red pepper, summer squash, and chickpeas tossed in a quick curry-ginger-lemon sauce. Healthy, fast, and ready in 30 minutes.

Sautéed chicken livers chopped with anchovy fillets, spread on buttered toast, topped with Parmesan and breadcrumbs, then broiled golden. A bold British-style savory that packs serious umami.

Slow-braised beef eye of round simmered with soy sauce, dry sherry, fresh ginger, and mushrooms until fork-tender. Sliced and served over hot rice with a rich pan gravy.

Chilla puri are savory Indian whole wheat crepes studded with grated onion, green chili, and fresh cilantro, cooked on a griddle with ghee. Serve hot with mint chutney or pickle.

Baked chicken breast with lemon pepper and Italian seasoning, deglazed with white wine, broiled golden, and served chilled with pecan chutney. An elegant cold main dish.

Vegetarian chili with bulgur wheat, kidney beans, chickpeas, and a hearty veggie base. Vegan, protein-packed, and meatier in texture than most plant-based chilis.

Classic Mornay sauce made in the microwave with a butter-flour roux, milk, egg yolks, cream, and Swiss cheese. A rich French cheese sauce ready in 10 minutes.