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Add some sophistication to dinner with this succulent chicken dish made with savory mushrooms and burgundy wine.

Old-school cold redfish mold with boiled red snapper, bell pepper, celery, and a mustard-lemon kick, set in its own fish stock. A Gulf Coast classic served chilled with mayo and crackers.

Moroccan beef tagine slow-simmered with saffron, ginger, cumin, and sweet pitted prunes, finished with toasted sesame seeds. Serve over couscous with chickpeas for a fragrant North African feast.

Tame wild game with this braised venison in a mushroom sauce.

Try this tantalizing chicken dish made with lemon juice and white wine.

Old-fashioned Swiss steak with flour pounded into round steak, seared in lard, and simmered until fork-tender. A classic Depression-era braised beef recipe with just five ingredients.

Classic lamb shepherd's pie with diced cooked lamb, peas, and gravy under a buttery mashed potato crust. A straightforward British comfort dish that uses leftover roast lamb.

French toast strata with country sausage, sliced apples, and Italian bread soaked overnight in maple-nutmeg custard. A make-ahead breakfast casserole baked golden and set.

Browned turkey sausage and sautéed onion baked in a silky egg custard with Swiss cheese and a dusting of paprika. This hearty quiche feeds a crowd and works for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.

Pizza quiche loaded with Italian sausage, pepperoni, ham, salami, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a double-crust pie shell with an egg wash top.

Chicken Murphy, the Italian-American braise of chicken and sweet sausage simmered with mushrooms, onions and a briny hit of anchovies, black olives and capers in white wine and tomato. A rustic, savory one-pot dinner.

Herb-rubbed beef brisket braised with chunky carrots, celery, and onions in tomato juice. Roasts to fork-tender in the oven with a thick, savory sauce. Feeds ten.

Beef tenderloin slit lengthwise, packed with a savory mushroom and ham bread stuffing, then broiled and served with a brandied tomato gravy. The retro dinner-party showpiece that turns one tenderloin into a memorable plated entree.

Vegetarian Thai drunkard's noodles stir-fried with green chilies, garlic, kaffir lime leaves, and fresh basil. Spicy, aromatic, and on the table in under 40 minutes. A fiery wok-tossed noodle dish for heat lovers.

Salmon loaf supreme: canned salmon baked into a tender, cheesy loaf rich with sour cream and cheddar, brightened by lemon and a hit of horseradish. A one-bowl pantry dinner ready with almost no fuss.

Spice-rubbed chicken thighs browned and simmered with collard greens, mushrooms, bell peppers, and tomatoes in a rich, gravy-like broth. Serve over rice for a soul-warming one-pot dinner.