Rostbraten mit Pilzfulle, a classic German flank steak rolled around a mushroom, onion and herb stuffing, braised with bacon in mustard-kissed beef gravy. A rustic, old-world Sunday dinner centerpiece.
Simple cod chowder simmers Atlantic cod with russet potatoes and onion in whole milk, finished with fresh chives. A clean New England-style classic ready in under an hour.
Shrimp lo mein with egg noodles, bean sprouts, Chinese chives, and oyster-soy sauce. A quick wok stir-fry ready in 20 minutes with restaurant-worthy flavor.
A crustless quiche lined with Canadian bacon slices and filled with creamy brie, Parmesan, and eggs. Low-carb, high-protein, and elegant enough for a brunch spread. Ready in 45 minutes.
Bay scallops poached in white wine with a bouquet garni, then draped in a velvety Dijon mustard and butter sauce with capers. A refined French classic from the Savoie region.
Mandarin hot soup: the classic Chinese hot and sour soup with shredded pork, black mushrooms, wood ears, bamboo shoots, and silky egg ribbons. Tangy, peppery, and ready in 30 minutes.
Maque choux Thibodaux: Paul Prudhomme's Cajun stewed corn built with a dark pan-caramelized puree, apple and prune juice, peppers, and a silky evaporated milk finish.
Fiery Sichuan-style ma po tofu with dried mushrooms, chili oil, brown bean sauce, and homemade Szechwan peppercorn powder. All the numbing heat, zero meat.
Grilled chicken sandwich with homemade tarragon mayo made from reduced red wine vinegar, sauteed shallots, and crushed tarragon. Restaurant-quality grilled chicken on a warm bun in 30 minutes.
Homemade German bratwurst made from ground pork shoulder, veal and pork fat, seasoned with white pepper, caraway, marjoram and allspice, then stuffed into natural casings for pan-frying or grilling.
Pork and shrimp pad Thai tossed in a tangy fish sauce and rice vinegar glaze, then finished with crunchy toasted peanuts, mung bean sprouts, scallions and a wedge of fresh lime.
You can serve this delightful cholesterol-free, high-fiber bread on New Year's Eve instead of the traditional bowl of black-eyed peas believed to bring good fortune for the year ahead.
Polish noodle casserole with egg noodles baked in a creamy mix of sour cream, cottage cheese, onion, and dry mustard. Crispy browned noodles on top, soft and tangy underneath.
Swedish veal roulades with a ground veal and mashed potato filling, rolled around paper-thin leeks and browned in butter. Finished with a quick cream pan sauce, these are a classic Scandinavian main dish worth mastering.
Creamy chilled broccoli vichyssoise with leeks and potatoes. A refreshing twist on the classic French soup, bright with lemon.
Butterflied shrimp in savory black bean sauce with ground pork and vegetables. This Chinese-American classic with egg ribbons is ready in just 20 minutes over rice.