Content tagged with “Valentine's Day” (Page 12)

Pork Chops with Maple-Mustard Sauce
As Vermonters, we think a touch of maple syrup makes anything better, and these chops are proof. Round out the meal...

Raspberry-Balsamic Chicken with Shallots
Tasty and flexible—what more could you want in a recipe? You could easily vary the flavors by making the dish with...

Double-Chocolate Biscotti
Dense and crunchy, these are the classic Italian dunking cookies. Although they are traditionally dipped in Vin Santo,...

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Thumbprint cookies are an old-fashioned treat, a little cookie well holding a dot of jam. Here, they're...

Coffee Crème Caramel
Slow baking in a water bath is the key to creating this creamy, smooth custard made from low-fat milk and eggs. Feel...

Caramelized Bananas
The bananas have to get in and out of the pan in 1 1/2 minutes, no longer, so they stay firm in the center. If you are...

Twice-Baked Goat Cheese Soufflés on a Bed of Mixed Greens
If you'd love to wow your guests with a soufflé, but can't stand the last-minute heat, this is your recipe....

Bittersweet Chocolate-Orange Truffles
While orange adds an exotic note, much of the flavor of these simple yet sophisticated candies comes from the chocolate...

Chocolate-Covered Berry Marshmallows
Chocolate-and-berry-flavored marshmallows are delectable—even addictive—and these surprisingly easy candies make a...

Mini Molten Chocolate Cakes with Mocha Sauce
Some molten-cake recipes call for simply underbaking the batter so the middles stay lava-like, but mini cakes get done...

Chai Chocolate Pots de Creme
The haunting, subtle flavor of chai spices adds depth and richness to these elegant French baked custards. You could...

Dark Chocolate Meringue Drops
These meringue cookies have a puffy, fragile exterior and a moist, soft interior. They deliver an enticingly bold,...

Dark Fudgy Brownies
We like to use chocolate with 60-72% cacao content in these rich, fudgelike brownies, as it imparts a deeper, fuller...

Apricot-Almond Sandwich Cookies
Elegant and delicious, these cookies are the perfect addition to your holiday spread. For a variation, try with...

Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
Roasting tomatoes brings out their inherent sweetness.

Old-Fashioned Fruit Crumble

Chicken Cassoulet
A classic cassoulet takes two days to make and is larded with fat. This version keeps it simple with one skillet and a...

Seafood Couscous Paella
Whole-wheat couscous soaks up this savory saffron-infused broth.

Pacific Sole with Oranges & Pecans
Not so long ago, Dover sole meant an overcooked fillet swimming in butter, dotted with tasteless dried herbs and soaked...

Caramel Pears in Phyllo Nests
Phyllo nests are a delicate, crisp contrast to the tender baked pears and luxurious caramel sauce.

Buttermilk-Herb Mashed Potatoes
Simmering a garlic clove with the potato infuses it with flavor. Use whatever fresh herbs you have in your refrigerator.

Herb-Coated Filet Mignon
It doesn't get much easier than this. If you can turn on your broiler, chop some herbs and open a jar of mustard...

Poached Salmon with Creamy Piccata Sauce
Simple poached salmon is anything but bland when topped with this piquant sauce. Serve with roasted asparagus, sliced...

Seared Scallops with Grapefruit Sauce
Grapefruit juice and segments, combined with honey, make a thick and flavorful sauce. Serve with broccoli sprinkled...

Tofu Cutlets with Green Olives & Prunes
In this dish, tofu slices are dredged and sauteed as you would with a chicken breast or a fish fillet to make them...