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Uzbek Palov brings tender lamb, julienned carrots, raisins, and chickpeas together in a fragrant one-pot rice pilaf. Central Asian comfort food that feeds a crowd with bold, simple flavors.

Riewe Schales is an Amish turnip and potato casserole with grated root vegetables, yogurt, milk, and onions baked under whole wheat breadcrumbs. A hearty Pennsylvania Dutch side dish from plain country cooking.

Mushroom linguine tossed with hazelnut oil, toasted hazelnuts, and fresh parsley. A nutty, earthy pasta dish for two that comes together in 20 minutes.

Flaked tuna and cooked spinach baked with Parmesan, bread crumbs, lemon juice, and mayo until golden and bubbly. Serve in individual gratin shells or a pie plate for a simple, protein-packed weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.

Italian crepes stuffed with tuna and anchovy filling, folded into half-moons and baked until crisp. Migliaccini, a savory Italian crepe you won't find everywhere.

Layered baked spaghetti casserole with tuna, ham, cheese, and sour cream in a creamy tomato sauce. Comfort food that bakes up bubbly and golden in about an hour.

Crispy deep-fried shark bites marinated in lemon, white wine, and garlic, breaded and served with Creole mustard or tartar sauce. A Gulf Coast appetizer with serious crunch and attitude.

Manhattan Island clam chowder is the tomato-based East Coast chowder: littleneck clams steamed open, then simmered in white wine and fresh tomato broth with pork fatback, potatoes, and cracker crumb thickening.

Veal Oscar layers pounded veal cutlets with asparagus spears and a creamy white wine seafood sauce. The classic Scandinavian dish named for Sweden's King Oscar II.

Blue cheese spinach salad with a creamy homemade dressing of sour cream, mayonnaise, dry mustard, oregano, and garlic oil. Chunky, tangy, and ready in 15 minutes.

Meatball stroganoff with browned beef meatballs simmered in cream of mushroom soup and sour cream, served over egg noodles. A quick, comforting one-skillet dinner ready in an hour.

Ground beef and eggplant macaroni casserole with sour cream, pimentos, and cheddar cheese. Italian-seasoned, baked until the eggplant is tender and the cheese is golden. A crowd-pleasing potluck dish.

Hungarian chicken paprikash simmers chicken in paprika and onions, finished with sour cream and served over tender homemade nokedli (Hungarian egg dumplings).

Cold cucumber beet soup with a rosy pink color from pickled beets, blended with sour cream and chicken broth. No cooking required, just chill and serve.

Rabbit almondine, an old-school braise where flour-coated rabbit pieces simmer in herbed chicken broth, then finish in a sour cream gravy with toasted slivered almonds. Country French comfort food with rustic bones.

Noodles Romanoff with egg noodles tossed in sour cream, Parmesan, garlic, and chives. A creamy, tangy side dish that comes together in minutes with no baking required.