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  Roasted Chicken Menu

  Roasting chicken atop a layer of onions and lemon infuses the meat with their flavor. Creamy mashed parsnips and potatoes are drizzled with gravy made from pan drippings and the onions, which caramelize as they cook.

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  Roasted Chicken with Onion Gravy

  side

  Broccoli Hache

  Mashed Parsnips and Potatoes

  dessert

  Peppermint Hot Fudge Sundaes

  Serves 4

  Next: Spicy Mussels Menu

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  Spicy Mussels Menu

  Sweet, plump mussels are steamed in sauce, and chorizo, a Spanish sausage, adds extra heat. Garlic bread is for dipping.

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  Fried Herbed Almonds

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  Spicy Mussels and Chorizo

  side

  Pressed Garlic Bread

  dessert

  Caramelized Rice Puddings

  Serves 4

  Next: Mediterranean Menu

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  Mediterranean Menu

  Roasting a simple chicken breast with capers, olives, and grape tomatoes transforms it into a Mediterranean dish. Rice pilaf is a traditional accompaniment; this version is studded with golden bits of toasted pasta.

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  Herb Salad with Feta

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  Mediterranean Chicken

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  Rice Pilaf

  dessert

  Apricot-Fig Compote

  Serves 4

  Next: Hanger Steak Menu

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  Hanger Steak Menu

  This meal, inspired by the steak frites served at bistros, features marinated hanger steak with sweet shallots and baked-crisp potatoes.

  appetizer

  Tart-Apple Bistro Salad

  main

  Hanger Steak with Shallots

  side

  Matchstick Fries

  dessert

  Creme Caramel

  Serves 4

  Next: Roast Beef Menu

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  Roast Beef Menu

  Enjoy a quick alternative to corned beef and cabbage: Our menu includes roast beef instead, plus braised cabbage and scones, topped off with a glass of Irish ale.

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  Roast Beef with Horseradish Sauce

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  Braised Cabbage

  Currant Scones

  dessert

  Baked Cinnamon Apples

  Serves 4

  Next: Rib Roast Menu

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  Rib Roast Menu

  Ring in the holidays with style by serving a sumptuous roast with all the trimmings. This grand cut of meat -- like a present in itself -- easily feeds eight or more for dinner, with ample leftovers. Potatoes sizzle in rich pan drippings, which also flavor the accompanying Yorkshire pudding. And no roast beef is complete without a tangy, spicy horseradish sauce to cut through its deep flavor. Supporting players come together easily. Toasted pecans accentuate the earthiness of roasted brussels sprouts and parsnips. Peas and pearl onions with fresh mint brighten the palate. Chocolate Bundt cake, drizzled with glaze and paired with seasonal citrus, completes the meal.

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  Standing Rib Roast with Roasted Potatoes

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  Yorkshire Pudding

  side

  Brussels Sprouts with Parsnips

  Peas and Pearl Onions

  dessert

  Chocolate Bundt Cake

  Serves 8 to 10

  Next: Skirt Steak Menu

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  Skirt Steak Menu

  Marinated skirt steak is broiled, then served with a refreshing cucumber salad and a crisp potato pancake.

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  Balsamic Marinated Skirt Steak

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  Cucumber, String Bean, and Olive Salad

  Grated Potato Pancakes

  dessert

  Sunken Chocolate Cakes with Coffee Ice Cream

  Serves 4

  Next: Mac and Cheese Menu

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  Mac and Cheese Menu

  Pleasing the home crowd shouldn't be complicated. Follow our plan for triply indulgent mac and cheese that's sure to be a hit.

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  Macaroni and Three Cheeses

  side

  Garlic-Roasted Tomatoes

  Sauteed Green Beans and Mushrooms

  dessert

  Apple-Cinnamon Upside-Down Cake

  Serves 8

  Next: Classic Roast with Potatoes

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  Classic Roast with Potatoes

  A dinner of meat, potatoes, and a velvet cocoa cake is the perfect way to gather your family any weekend of the month.

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  Roast with Potatoes

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  Creamed Spinach

  dessert

  Velvet Cocoa Cake with Instant Buttercream

  Serves 8

  Next: Striped Bass Menu

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  Striped Bass Menu

  Roasted bass is the centerpiece for this showstopping meal.

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  Arugula and Bresaola Salad

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  Roasted Wild Striped Bass

  side

  Orange-Braised Fennel

  dessert

  Banana-Pecan Cake

  Serves 4

  Next: Beef Tenderloin Menu

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  Beef Tenderloin Menu

  California merlot is the perfect companion for this beef tenderloin.

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  Beef Tenderloin with Shallots and Red-Wine Glaze

  side

  Endive Slaw

  Lemon-and-Thyme Potato Gratin

  dessert

  No-Bake Chocolate-Crust Cheesecake

  Serves 4

  Next: Baked Cod Menu

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  Baked Cod Menu

  The olive topping on our cod was inspired by tapenade; it includes olives, anchovies, capers, olive oil, and lemon juice. Rosemary-flavored lentils, lightly sauteed arugula, and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc complete the meal.

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  Baked Cod with Olives

  side

  Rosemary Lentils

  Wilted Arugula

  dessert

  Pear and Dried Cherry Clafouti

  Serves 4

  Next: Onion Tart Menu

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  Onion Tart Menu

  This Provencal-inspired menu relies on simple ingredients to yield complex flavors. A departure from the usual entree and two sides, it starts with airy souffles followed by an onion tart and a crisp walnut and radicchio salad.

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  Goat Cheese Souffles

  main

  Caramelized Onion Tart with Olives

  side

  Radicchio Salad with Walnut Dressing

  dessert

  Oranges with Dessert Wine and Rosemary

  Serves 4

  Next: Pork Chops Menu

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  Pork Chops Menu

  This winter supper menu does a delicious take on sweet and savory.

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  Pork Chops with Red-Wine Sauce

  side

  Roasted Yam Halves

  salad

  Warm Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese

  dessert

  Ice Cream with Butterscotch Sauce

  Serves 4

  Next: Garlic-Chicken Menu

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  Garlic-Chicken Menu

  Roasting imparts a hearty flavor to chicken and vegetables in this classic menu.

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  Frisee and Radicchio Salad

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  Chicken with Onions and Garlic

  side

  Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

  dessert

  Almond Macaroons

  Serves 4

  Next: Swedish Meatballs Menu

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  Swedish Meatballs Menu

  Swedish meatballs -- one of the hot dishes that make up a traditional smorgasbord -- are the centerpiece of this Scandinavian supper, which also includes buttery noodles and a green salad with salmon, cucumber, and dill.

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  Frisee With Flaked Salmon and Cucumber

  main

  Swedish Meatballs

  side

  Egg Noodles in Caraway Butter

  dessert

  Gingersnap-and-Jam Parfaits

  Serves 4

  Next: Striped Bass Menu

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  Striped Bass Menu

  Pan-seared striped sea bass is flavored with a blood-orange juice reduction and topped with segments of the fruit and olives. It is served with a frisee salad and thyme-seasoned potatoes.

  salad

  Green and White Salad

  side

  Baked Potato Slices

  main

  Striped Sea Bass with Blood Oranges and Olives

  dessert

  Chocolate Whole-Wheat Biscuit Cake

  Serves 4

  Next: Shrimp Stew Menu

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  Shrimp Stew Menu

  Shrimp and scallops, gently simmered in a spicy tomato broth, are spooned over Israeli couscous, which has a larger grain than the traditional version.

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  Shrimp and Scallop Stew

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  Couscous Pilaf

  salad

  Winter Salad

  dessert

  Banana Bread Pudding

  Serves 4

  Next: Halibut Menu

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  Halibut Menu

  Tangy puttanesca sauce lends a Mediterranean flavor to sauteed halibut.

  salad

  Winter Crudite Salad

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  Halibut with Puttanesca Sauce

  side

  Roasted Fennel and Potatoes

  dessert

  Chocolate Turnovers

  Serves 4

  Next: Seared Scallops Menu

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  Seared Scallops Menu

  This meal revisits classic pairings: Crostini borrow their topping of kale, white beans, and pork from a traditional Tuscan soup, and spaghetti squash is tossed with the makings of pesto. Sea scallops seared in olive oil require little embellishment.

  appetizer

  Kale, White Bean, and Prosciutto Crostini

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  Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon

  side

  Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Herbs

  dessert

  Ricotta Tart with Chocolate and Kumquats

  Serves 4

  Next: Poached Halibut Menu

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  Poached Halibut Menu

  Halibut is braised in white wine and flavored with bacon and carrots, a preparation known as "a la barigoule" that was inspired by a Provencal peasant dish. It is served with smashed red potatoes, which soak up the flavorful sauce.

  salad

  Iceberg Hearts with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

  main

  Halibut a la Barigoule

  side

  Smashed Red Potatoes

  dessert

  Oranges with Caramel Sauce

  Serves 4

  Next: Mustard Chicken Menu

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  Mustard Chicken Menu

  Chicken breasts are given contrasting flavor and texture with the addition of a tangy mustard sauce and a crisp breadcrumb coating.

  salad

  Winter Greens and Bacon

  main

  Crisp Mustard-Glazed Chicken Breasts

  side

  Braised Potatoes

  dessert

  Vanilla Pudding

  Serves 4

  Next: Braised Pork Chop Menu

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  Braised Pork Chop Menu

  Pork chops and apples are a traditional combination. Here, sliced apples have been sauteed in a bit of butter until golden, then used for garnish and flavor.

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  Frisee, Orange, and Toasted Hazelnut Salad

  main

  Braised Pork Chops with Cabbage

  side

  Carrot and Parsnip Puree

  dessert

  Vanilla Bean Custard

  Serves 4

  Next: Beef Tenderloin Menu

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  Beef Tenderloin Menu

  Hearty French-bistro food is perfect for a cold winter evening. This menu was inspired by the classic combination of steak frites.

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  Beef Tenderloin With Shallot Mustard Sauce

  side

  Celeriac Slaw

  Oven Fries

  dessert

  Baked Apple Wedges

  Serves 4.

  Next: Scallops in Broth Menu

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  Scallops in Broth Menu

  Seared scallops in a flavorful herb broth are a light winter supper. Serve the white-bean-and-wild-mushroom ragu in the broth, as shown here, or on a separate plate.

  salad

  Winter Spinach Salad

  main

  Sea Scallops in Herb Broth

  side

  White Bean and Mushroom Ragout

  dessert

  Almond Cake with Caramelized Oranges

  Serves 4

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