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Traditionally, chicken in half-mourning is made with sliced black truffles cooked under the skin of the chicken.

Thinly sliced pork is stirred fried with red peppers, onions and pineapple in this healthier version of your typical battered fried sweet and sour pork.

This dish takes me back to my childhood growing up in Texas, where meat and potatoes were on the menu several times a week.

The chicken breasts in this chicken parmesan recipe have a slightly crispy coating and the cheese topping adds a creamy texture – a delicious combination.

Cabbage stuffed with beef, rice and onions and topped with a delicious sour cream sauce.

Mutton is from an older sheep and tends to be tougher than lamb. I substituted lamb for this recipe and the results were delicious.

Chicken Périgourdine is a rich and flavorful dish prepared with mushrooms and Hollandaise sauce. It is prepared and cooked in a large cast iron skillet, topped with Hollandaise sauce, then placed under the broiler to brown. Garnish this dish with your favorite fresh herbs and serve with a fresh salad and french bread.

Roast beef with Tatties and Neeps (potatoes and turnips).

Lamb loin chops are the most tender chops on the lamb and are, therefore, more expensive. However, they are well worth the extra expense. Lamb loin chops resemble little t-bones. They are best cut thick and grilled or broiled to medium-rare or medium doneness.

The wonderful shrimp and coconut flavors of this dish make it one of my favorites.