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Dishes that require a moderate amount of skill, not for beginners, but still manageable for the home cook.
Sweet potato casserole
An easy sweet potato casserole with marshmallows. Step by step instructions to prepare this recipe in the microwave.
French pea sauce
French pea sauce goes well with white meats such as chicken or veal.
Winter beef steak casserole
Beef cube steak recipes? Try this lean beef steak cubes simmered to tender perfection topped with mustard croutons.
Whiskey and nut braised beef
Whiskey and nuts give an entirely different flavor and texture to this common braised beef, making it apt to dazzle the table for any celebration.
Sole with leeks and wild rice
This sole with leeks can be an appetizer, part of a three course plus dessert dinner or a main course on its own right.
Herb terrines
This terrine with herbs is just one example of cream cheese cuisine. Use it as an elegant appetizer for any celebration meal.
Loin of lamb in crust
Lamb steaks in a potato crust, a sophisticated main course for two that is easier than it looks.
Lobster au gratin
Order some cooked lobster from the fish counter at your grocery store or fishmonger and set about to make it special with some extra preparation.
Red mullet tarragon
Tarragon and saffron give the fish a unique and refined taste. Red mullet is delicious but has many bones, get it filleted.
Roasted wild boar with mushrooms
Something not seen on the everyday table. Wild boar does not need much to become a delicious gourmet dish. Substitute with deer, to keep the wild meat flavor, or pork, if game meats would taste too strong for your guests.