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Seafood Stew for Two

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Seafood stew in two bowls.
Photo by Gentl & Hyers

How to pull off an elegant, effortless date night? Make the rich seafood broth the day before, then sear a couple pieces of fish and reheat the stew during the cocktail hour.

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