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The mashed sweet potatoes with sage butter are a great side dish for calf's liver. We recommend asking the butcher for the freshest calf's liver available, since it can vary in quality. Soaking the liver in milk, a method typically used for pork liver, helps soften and mellow its flavor.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

An easy side dish with flavor from green onions, parsley, oregano and Parmesan.

Teri Carpenter of Albuquerque, New Mexico, writes: "On a trip to British Columbia, we dined at Blue Heron Inn, on Porpoise Bay, in Sechelt. They served a fabulous onion and fennel bisque. Could you get the chef to share the recipe with Gourmet?" This bisque is so lush that demitasse cups make an ideal serving size. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 1 hr

Although Bonfire is known for its meat dishes prepared in various global styles, the restaurant's taco bar is where the small plates trend is stoked.

Tahini, a creamy sesame seed paste, adds a new twist to the dressing for the salad.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

(with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola Cheese)