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This delicate soup, popular 100 years ago, is now unusual. On no account should it be liquidized at any stage, as that ruins the texture

Flour-coated chicken livers cooked in butter with white wine, ketchup, and onion using the microwave. A quick 25-minute liver dinner with a tangy wine sauce, served over rice.

Kadin budu kofte, the classic Turkish meatball of ground lamb and boiled rice studded with feta, parsley, and dill, egg-dipped, flour-coated, and fried golden. Crunchy crust outside, soft and tender within.

Mexican beef casserole layered with seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, and hot chili peppers between buttermilk cornbread. A hearty one-dish meal with built-in cornbread crust.

Oven-barbecued short ribs braised in a Burgundy wine and tomato sauce with mustard, vinegar, and cayenne. Browned first, then slow-baked covered until fork-tender and falling off the bone.

Fresh okra cornmeal muffins with Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and chopped onion. Savory Southern cornbread muffins with a crispy crust from preheated pans.

Traditional Irish beef stew with round steak, whole potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and pearl barley simmered low and slow. Hearty, thick, and honest pub fare.

Hominy and chorizo sausage bake with cheddar cheese, eggs, and green chilies. A hearty Tex-Mex casserole with a custardy center that sets up in about 35 minutes in the oven.

Lentil and spinach soup brightened with lemon juice, coriander, and a slick of olive oil. A vegan, gluten-free Middle Eastern-style soup served with pita. High in fiber, low in fuss.

Low-calorie potato salad with red potatoes, fresh dill, celery, and light ranch dressing. No mayo, no guilt, and ready in 15 minutes with pre-cooked potatoes.

Old-fashioned creamed ground beef with gravy served over toast or biscuits. Budget-friendly, filling, and on the table in 40 minutes with pantry staples.

Braised lamb shanks simmered in a flour-thickened broth with onion and garlic, finished with celery, fresh tomatoes, and parsley. Fall-off-the-bone tender.

Marinated grilled portobello mushrooms in an olive oil vinaigrette with balsamic vinegar and lemon juice. Three cooking methods included: grill, broil, or bake.

Creamy chicken stew with mushrooms, thyme, and sour cream sauce. A 30-minute comfort meal that's wonderful over egg noodles or crusty French bread.

Kasha varnishkes is the classic Jewish comfort dish: toasted buckwheat groats coated with egg, simmered with caramelized onions and porcini mushrooms, then tossed with bowtie pasta.

Singapore chilli crab: cracked blue swimmer crabs simmered in a sweet-tangy tamarind, ginger and bird's eye chili sauce. Hawker stall classic, messy, hands-on, completely worth the cleanup.