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Thumb_12032_Smothered Skirt Steak

Thumb_12032_Smothered Skirt Steak

Marbled, robust skirt steak is smothered with fragrant, sautéed onions. It's a glorious combination. Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Thumb_13171_Seafood Sausage

Thumb_13171_Seafood Sausage

This sausage is a delicately emulsified mousseline, encased in plastic wrap for poaching. Do not overpoach or you will create a broken-mousse mess. Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Thumb_16850_Saffron-Scented Seafood Stew

Thumb_16850_Saffron-Scented Seafood Stew

Saffron is the star of this Provençal-inspired seafood stew. Any type of firm-fleshed white fish -- like snapper, cod, grouper or monkfish -- works well here. To make your own stock, just combine a fish carcass and bones with water, white wine, carrots, celery and onion, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Thumb_17250_Grilled Rib-Eye Steak With Red Wine Marinade and Herbed Oil

Thumb_17250_Grilled Rib-Eye Steak With Red Wine Marinade and Herbed Oil

If you want a crunchy surface on your steak, baste the meat with oil, rather than the water-based marinade. Read more about this recipe at The Washington Post.

Thumb_19998_Oysters Rockefeller

Thumb_19998_Oysters Rockefeller

This classic appetizer -- fresh oysters topped with spinach, herbs, Pastis and breadcrumbs and broiled -- has been around for over 100 years. Make them and you'll understand why.

Thumb_7624_Beef Osso Buco

Thumb_7624_Beef Osso Buco

Osso buco is a classic. No matter what kind of shank you're using, the marrow-filled bones give osso buco a meaty unctuousness that's hard to get from other cuts. Wine, tomato puree and tomato paste balance that richness beautifully, and fresh thyme gives the dish a delicious woodsy aroma.

Thumb_12628_Bouillabaisse

Thumb_12628_Bouillabaisse

Bouillabase is a traditional Provençal fish stew originating from the port city of Marseille. It can include any variety of fish or shellfish in a rich broth. To serve this for a party, try making the broth in advance, and then asking each guest to bring 1/4 pound of their favorite seafood to share.

Thumb_4392_Chicken In Parchment With Potatoes, Leeks And Tarragon

Thumb_4392_Chicken In Parchment With Potatoes, Leeks And Tarragon

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Thumb_4791_Seared Turkey Burgers

Thumb_4791_Seared Turkey Burgers

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Thumb_6344_New York Strip With Spicy Gremolata Dressing

Thumb_6344_New York Strip With Spicy Gremolata Dressing

Based loosely on gremolata, the Italian analogue to salsa verde and persillade, this easy, bold-flavored vinaigrette will perk up your New York strip steaks with a minimum of effort.

Thumb_7515_Beef, Okra, Potato And Carrot Soup

Thumb_7515_Beef, Okra, Potato And Carrot Soup

This summery beef and vegetable stew is an easy, relatively fast way to use up leftover stew meat and vegetables. You can add in just about any vegetables you have lying around. We kept the finishes simple -- just parsley and lemon juice -- but you could drizzle a vinaigrette or chopped herbs over the soup before serving.