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Pan-fried whole trout with sauteed cucumber half-moons and toasted slivered almonds in browned butter. A simple, elegant French-style fish dish ready in 15 minutes.

Buttered Belgian endive: sliced endive braised in butter, lemon juice, and water until tender-crisp. A classic French bistro side for roasted meats, fish, or eggs.

Beef carpaccio: paper-thin raw filet mignon slices with a lemon-caper-mustard sauce, marinated mushrooms, and shaved Parmesan. The iconic Venetian appetizer.

Saucy scalloped beef pie with a ground beef or turkey meat crust filled with scalloped potatoes, mushrooms, and Parmesan. Upside-down shepherd's pie concept topped with chili sauce.

Vegetable beef rolls stuffed with shredded carrot, celery, and green pepper, wrapped in bacon and grilled with Italian dressing marinade. Old-school cookout main with built-in side veggies.

Whole cold glazed salmon baked in wine with fresh herbs, chilled overnight and finished with fish aspic and turnip flower decorations. A stunning centerpiece for buffets and celebrations.

Scalloped oysters layered with buttery cracker crumbs, cream, and a drop of Worcestershire. A microwave-quick version of the holiday side that comes together in under 20 minutes without giving up the toasty top.

Crispy potato latkes loaded with shredded carrots and zucchini, pan-fried golden on a hot griddle. Serve with applesauce or cranberry sauce for dipping. Makes 36 latkes.

Pork chops with raspberry sauce pan-sear boneless chops, then deglaze with shallot, chicken stock, raspberry jam, and vinegar for a glossy sweet-tart pan sauce. A 30-minute bistro-style dinner.

This meatloaf is so moist and full of flavour, thanks to ricotta cheese for adding the moisture. Tomato sauce, all the other seasonings and Parmesan cheese add tons of great flavor.

Shrimp paste spread made with ground shrimp, creamed butter, nutmeg, and cayenne, topped with toasted bread crumbs and baked until golden. Serve chilled as an appetizer.

German beer-braised Brussels sprouts simmered until tender and finished with butter and salt. A simple 4-ingredient side dish that might convert sprout skeptics.

Fresh salmon soaked in bourbon, soy, ginger, and sesame oil, then grilled over mesquite until flaky. Bold Asian-Southern fusion with smoky, caramelized edges.

Pumpkin spice angel food cake baked in a tube pan, made with whipped egg whites and real pumpkin puree. Light, airy, and fat-free with warm fall spices.

Nine bean soup simmered with beef chuck roast, turkey leg, tomatoes, chili powder, and small pasta. A hearty, slow-cooked bean soup with two meats for deep, rich flavor.

Chilled cantaloupe soup blended with fresh mint, white wine, and yogurt. A no-cook summer starter with just 5 ingredients that needs only a blender and a couple hours to chill.