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Braised beef brisket slow-cooked with onions, carrots, garlic, and bay leaves until fork tender. Best made a day ahead for easy defatting and deeper flavor.

Grilled beef tenderloin steaks with a homemade BBQ spice rub of brown sugar, paprika, allspice, and dry mustard. Ready in 20 minutes with a smoky, caramelized crust.

Diced bass mixed with tomato, onion, thyme, and bay leaves, wrapped in mashan leaves and steamed. A traditional Guatemalan fish tamale (tashmul) that's rustic, aromatic, and ready in 40 minutes.

Broiled rainbow trout marinated in lemon juice, basted with toasted sesame seed butter. A simple, elegant whole fish preparation with just 6 ingredients and golden, nutty flavor.

Easy roast pork loin seasoned with a five-ingredient dry rub of onion powder, allspice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Hot water in the oven keeps it moist; rest before slicing for juicy results.

Homemade pork breakfast sausages seasoned with sage, thyme, oregano, and a pinch of cloves. Par-cook, store, and crisp them up fresh whenever you want. Freezer-friendly for up to 2 months.

Southern French chicken with seared breasts topped with ripe tomato, goat cheese, and fresh basil, finished under the broiler. A Provencal-inspired dinner ready in 15 minutes.

Eggplant Napoli baked in layers with homemade oregano tomato sauce and melted cheese. A simple Italian-style eggplant casserole with no breading required.

Dad's crab supreme bakes lump backfin crab meat with mayonnaise, capers, and pepper in clam or crab shells, topped with buttered breadcrumbs and paprika. A retro Chesapeake-style baked seafood appetizer.

They won't need refrigeration, and should stay fresh for several weeks or until the end of time.

Kibbi neeyee blends bulgur wheat with ground lamb or beef, grated onion, and warming cinnamon. Lebanese kibbeh base for raw mezze, baked layered trays, or fried football-shaped torpedoes.

Whiskey-marinated flank steak scored in a diamond pattern, soaked overnight in Jack Daniel's with garlic and dry mustard, then grilled hot and fast with butter. Bold, smoky, and tender.

Festive rice side dish with crunchy water chestnuts, sweet petite peas, and sliced celery tossed in butter with steamed rice. A quick, colorful side ready in 20 minutes.

Simple lentil stew with potatoes, carrots, and thyme served over rice. A hearty, budget-friendly one-pot meal that's naturally vegan and high in fiber.

Pearl onion gratin baked in seasoned cream with nutmeg until browned and bubbly. A classic French side dish with just six ingredients and a blanching trick for easy peeling.

Classic country fried steak: round steak pounded tender, dredged in seasoned flour, and fried crisp in a covered skillet. Served with creamy milk gravy from the pan drippings.