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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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8 servings Please read About Broiling and Grilling Chicken.

Chicken Yakitori

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4 servings Yakitori, or chicken cooked on skewers, is an excellent way to prepare quick-cooking chicken giblets. It is also a good approach for feeding…

Wassail

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About twenty 6-ounce servings The best time to “come a-wassailing” is, of course, Christmas week. See About Egg Safety.

Grilled Chicken

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4 servings Please read About Broiling and Grilling Chicken. Don’t forget that chicken can be marinated, brined, or rubbed with spices before cooking, or…

Grilled Whole Stuffed Trout

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4 servings This recipe can be adapted for broiling—use Grilled or Broiled Whole Fish as a guide. Trout are among the easiest fish to grill whole. You may…

Braised Carnitas

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6 servings Carnitas are traditionally made by frying pork from start to finish in a lazily bubbling bath of lard, or manteca. The results are spectacular…

Beef Wellington

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6 to 8 servings There are many steps and several components to this classic recipe, but the result never fails to impress: moist, rosy-centered beef…

Grilled Marinated Octopus

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Tender octopus marinated in olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and herbs, then grilled until charred. Serve with fennel and white bean salad or arugula…

Sausage And Pepper Sub

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Italian sausages simmered with onions, garlic, and bell peppers, then tucked into warm hero rolls. A classic sausage and pepper sub that's hearty and…

Baked Manicotti Or Shells

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8 servings If you choose one of the less-cheesy fillings, try topping with 3 cups White Sauce I and 1 cup shredded Parmesan (4 ounces) instead of tomato…

Pan-Fried Chicken With Lemony Roasted Broccoli

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Thinly pounded chicken breasts are pan-fried until golden and served with lemony roasted broccoli. A quick and easy weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Roasted Mushroom Lasagne

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A rich and earthy roasted mushroom lasagne featuring a porcini-infused béchamel, layers of pasta, and a creamy cheese filling. Perfect for a comforting…

Lasagne

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A classic layered lasagne with tomato sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Baked until golden and bubbling, then rested before serving.

Tomato And Goat Cheese Quiche

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A savory quiche filled with fresh tomatoes and creamy goat cheese, baked in a buttery pastry crust. Perfect for a summer meal.

Roast Chicken With Vegetables

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4 to 8 servings The vegetables will take about 45 minutes to become tender and browned, so you may need to add them partway through cooking depending on…

Poached Fish Quenelles

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4 servings “Quenelle” refers to the football-like shape of these fish dumplings. All the ingredients should be kept very cold. If possible, put the bowl…

Baked Country Ham

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20 to 25 servings Soaking country hams in several changes of water reduces their saltiness. Some especially well-cured specimens may take a very long time…

Pan-Roasted Beef

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4 to 5 servings Browning thicker steaks and smaller roasts in a skillet and then finishing them in a moderate oven results in a nice crust and an evenly…

Chiles Rellenos

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6 servings Typically, these chiles are stuffed simply with cheese, but the filling may be varied quite a bit depending on your tastes. Replace up to half…

Fettuccine With Butter And Cheese (Ii)

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Fettuccine tossed in a rich butter, cream, and Parmesan sauce. A simple, classic Alfredo-style pasta dish.

Crispy Pan-Fried Tofu (Ii)

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A spiced cornmeal coating adds texture and flavor.

Grilled Turkey

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12 servings Grilling a turkey over indirect heat on a charcoal grill is a good idea for several reasons, most notably because the results are flavorful…

Chicken Marengo

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6 to 8 servings According to legend, this braise was served to Napoleon after he had fasted through his victorious battle at Marengo. The dish, composed…

Potato Gnocchi

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TRADITIONAL About 200 gnocchi; 18 first-course or 10 main-course servings It is traditional to cook and sauce potato gnocchi like pasta and eat them as a…

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