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Cube steaks marinated overnight in seasoned salt and red wine, coated in Bisquick, pan-fried until crispy in butter and oil, then baked until tender. A two-step method for the crunchiest chicken fried steak.

Brook trout sauteed with mushrooms, finished with brown butter, lime juice, and fresh parsley. A French meuniere-style preparation with whole fish or fillets.

Irish-style spaghetti sauce with ground beef, red wine, tomato puree, chicken broth, and a warm hint of nutmeg. Simmered for an hour into a rich, velvety meat sauce.

Red pepper garlic sauce made from fresh-juiced bell peppers and garlic, thickened with arrowroot and finished with red wine. A vibrant, naturally sweet sauce for grilled meats and fish.

Creamy tomatillo and green chile dip with melted cream cheese, fresh coriander, and heavy cream. A rich, tangy Mexican-style cheese dip ready in under 30 minutes.

Homemade chicken soup simmered with celery, bay leaf, and peppercorns, finished with tiny butter dumplings dropped right into the broth. Old-fashioned comfort in every spoonful.

Halfway House pot roast: beef browned in garlic butter, simmered with dark rum, horseradish, and peppercorns, then finished with whole onions, carrots, and potatoes in rum gravy.

I have made this recipe for quite a long time, until now there is no one who told me this is not good. Very nice recipe.

Russian peasant breakfast skillet with crisp pumpernickel croutons, smoky bacon, kielbasa, sautéed onions, and runny eggs, garnished with fresh dill. A hearty, rustic farmhouse start to the day.

Oysters Rockefeller on the half shell, topped with a herbed green butter of scallion, celery and tarragon plus crisp breadcrumbs, then broiled until golden and bubbling. An elegant New Orleans classic.

Brandied cheddar spread blends sharp aged cheddar with brandy, butter, and cream for a smooth, boozy cocktail spread. Hints of nutmeg and cayenne add warmth. Makes about two cups for crackers.

Overnight ham souffle (strata) layered with French bread, cheddar, mushrooms, and olives in an egg custard. Assemble the night before and bake in the morning.

Baked chili cheese grits casserole with cheddar, jalapenos, eggs, and cream of chicken soup. A Southern side dish with a spicy kick and a golden, crispy top.

If you wish you could have Thanksgiving all year-round then try this simple recipe that will help you make a scrumptious and tantalizing dinner.

California spin on Welsh rarebit with creamy Monterey Jack melted in white wine, spooned over toast with garlicky sauteed mushrooms, then broiled until bubbly and golden.

Ham delites are baked party roll sliders with ham, Swiss cheese, and a buttery poppy seed-mustard-Worcestershire spread. A crowd-favorite appetizer ready in 30 minutes.