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Try this succulent side dish that is perfect plain or served with crusty bread.

Steamed salmon or trout fillets topped with a from-scratch hollandaise sauce built on a crushed peppercorn and white wine vinegar reduction. Classic French technique with rich, buttery results.

Cajun chicken nuggets pan-fried in a spiced breadcrumb and onion soup mix coating with chili powder, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Kid-pleasing appetizer with grown-up Southern heat.

Mom's chicken piccata with egg-dipped, flour-coated breasts browned in butter and simmered in a tangy lemon broth. A simpler weeknight take on the classic Italian-American dish.

Five-spice-rubbed roast beef served with a homemade spiced blackberry ketchup, sweet, tart, and gently fiery with cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne. An elegant roast with a surprising fruit condiment.

A scrumptious and savory dish made with fish fillets and a bit of Hungarian paprika and cayenne pepper.

Chili cheese ball with cream cheese, salsa, and Tex-Mex chili seasoning, rolled in shredded Monterey Jack or chopped nuts. A five-minute party appetizer ready for tortilla chips.

Polpo con salsa, Italian octopus braised in tomato sauce with garlic, dry sherry, and optional ink for deep, rich flavor. Tender after one hour of gentle simmering.

Beer marinade for beef with cayenne, horseradish, lemon juice, and olive oil. A Cajun-spiced marinade that doubles as a basting sauce while grilling.

Simple buttered bread crumbs made with just 2 ingredients in minutes. Use as a crispy topping for casseroles, mac and cheese, baked vegetables, or pasta dishes.

Corn vegetable medley with broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots simmered in golden corn soup and milk, then finished with melted cheddar. A creamy, cheesy vegetable side dish.

Baked chicken with broccoli topped with a bold walnut pesto made from anchovies, basil, parmesan, and garlic. A rustic one-casserole dinner that reimagines classic Italian pesto.

Old-fashioned crab stew simmered low and slow in buttery milk with egg yolks and a splash of sherry. Garnished with lemon zest for a Lowcountry-inspired seafood supper.

Mexican chili beef with cubed round steak braised in crushed tomatoes with jalapeno, cumin seeds, and oregano. A lean, no-bean chili simmered low until fork-tender and saucy.

Salmon Basel Style is a traditional Swiss preparation - flour-dredged fillets pan-fried in butter, topped with golden onion rings, and finished with a quick fish stock pan sauce.

Baked polenta grits triangles topped with a fresh cilantro and tomato sauce spiced with cumin and chili powder. A light vegetarian main dish or hearty brunch option.