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Salmon étouffée simmers canned salmon in a dark Cajun roux with onions, shallots, garlic, celery, tomato purée, and Tabasco. Pantry-friendly Louisiana classic over hot rice.

Pan-fried beef liver dusted in paprika flour, served with a Dijon mustard sauce made with Worcestershire and chopped dill pickle. Quick 30-minute dinner.

Paella burgers: ground chicken, chopped chorizo, and shrimp patties flavored with saffron, garlic, and pinot noir, grilled and stacked on sourdough rolls with charred onion, red pepper, and a saffron aioli.

Roasted chicken with apricots braised in white wine, thyme, and paprika. A classic Jewish-style holiday main with sweet-savory pan sauce and tender carrots and onions underneath.

Homemade pastrami from beef brisket cured for 3 weeks with salt, pickling spices, and black pepper, then smoked low and slow. A true from-scratch charcuterie project.

Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus bundles topped with Parmesan and broiled until the cheese crisps. An elegant low-carb appetizer with just 6 ingredients.

Fight off that cold with this hearty chicken noodle soup that will become one of your favorites!

It's hard to go wrong with a combination of beef roast, hot green chile and beer. The beef was falling-apart tender with a hint of spiciness. Of course make sure to have enough beer to serve with the roast :)

Chicken breasts marinated in Louisiana cane syrup, hot sauce, and Worcestershire, then smoked over pecan wood with root beer in the water pan. Pure bayou-born flavor.

Dairy-free curry artichoke dip made with silken tofu and rice milk. Warm, creamy, and spiced with cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne.

German pork chops in onion beer sauce (Schweinekotelett in Zwiebelsosse). Pan-fried chops simmered in beer and beef broth with sliced onions and gravy.

Microwave swordfish with tomato and basil: meaty fish steamed over ripe tomato slices and fresh basil with olive oil and lemon. A clean Mediterranean fish dinner in 6 minutes flat.

Three beans mingle with zucchini, fresh tomatoes, and banana peppers in this Southwestern-spiced vegetable soup. Red wine and cumin add warmth to this hearty, healthy bowl.

Add some kick to your meal with this spice mix that can be used for almost anything!

Smoked salmon and dill pinwheels rolled with horseradish cream cheese, watercress, and dark bread. A make-ahead party appetizer with peppery bite and silky smoked fish.

Chile cheddar burgers stuff seasoned ground beef patties with sharp cheddar and diced green chiles, then grill until the cheese melts in the middle. The Southwest take on the stuffed burger.