Content tagged with “Entertaining, formal”

Salmon Roasted with Tomatoes & Olives
Although you can use any firm-fleshed fish, such as halibut or cod, salmon is especially pretty with the roasted...

Pink Grapefruit & Avocado Salad
This is a special-occasion salad that pairs grapefruit segments with creamy avocado, pungent red onion, crunchy...

Chilled Key Lime Mousse
This refreshing chilled Key lime mousse is a perfect union of cream and foam, tangy lime and soft sweet custard. The...

Easy Whole-Grain Crepes
This basic recipe makes a tasty wrap for any type of filling. In this method, we fold the crepe into a square leaving a...

Banana-Caramel Crepes with Nutella
Try these banana and Nutella crepes for a special brunch or luscious dessert. In this method, we fold the crepe into a...

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap-Walnut Crust
We pulled out a few of our favorite EatingWell tricks to achieve plenty of creaminess in our pumpkin cheesecake without...

Gluten-Free Mocha Yule Log
A bûche de Noël—a cake decorated like a yule log—is a traditional dessert served around Christmastime in France,...

Candied Walnuts
Use these pretty candied walnuts as a dessert garnish. Try them on top of a pumpkin cheesecake or your favorite holiday...

Caviar-Egg Gem
Sliced eggs and ruby-colored salmon roe top whole-grain crackers for a sophisticated appetizer.

Deconstructed Spicy Crab Roll
Top rice crackers with pickled ginger and crabmeat for a sushi-bar-inspired appetizer. For the best flavor, use...

Savory Chestnut Puree
Try this easy, elegant chestnut puree with roasted quail, turkey or chicken.

Roasted Quail with Muscadines
Muscadines are wild grapes indigenous to the Southeast. If you can find them, by all means use them; otherwise use...

Whole Roasted Fish in a Salt Crust
Roasting a whole large fish in a salt crust might seem scary, but it’s actually quite simple. It’s just a matter of...

Roasted Stuffed Pumpkin with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
This roast pumpkin with a mushroom-and-bread stuffing is a beautiful vegetarian entree for the holidays. Use a small...

Garlic-Stuffed Standing Rib Roast
A beef rib roast screams celebration. The meat is expensive, but rewards minimal effort with amazing, juicy flavor. All...

Blue Cheese & Fig Bite
Fresh figs, blue cheese and a drizzle of honey top toasted baguette slices for a magical, flavorful combination in this...

Meringue Mushrooms
Use these meringue mushrooms to decorate any yule log cake. The recipe makes enough to decorate your serving platter...

Garlic Roasted Salmon & Brussels Sprouts
Roasting salmon on top of Brussels sprouts and garlic, flavored with wine and fresh oregano, is a meal that is simple...

Gluten-Free Cranberry Coconut Trifle
No other dessert turns heads like a trifle. Festive in every way, this trifle recipe glows from within with scarlet...

Potato-Leek Bisque
It’s hard to believe how rich and creamy this potato-leek soup is even though there’s not a drop of cream in it....

Celery Root Puree
Everyone loves mashed potatoes, but this celery root puree is a worthy competitor.

Roasted Pears with Brie & Pistachios
Roasted pears with Brie and pistachios is delicious as a first course or a side with roast pork or lamb. Leave the...

Sautéed Mushrooms with Caramelized Shallots
This recipe for sautéed mushrooms with caramelized shallots is one of those dishes that will haunt you. You might want...

Caramelized Spiced Pears
Serve these caramelized pear slices over ice cream, stir into plain yogurt or enjoy as a topping for pancakes or...

Peppermint Pattie Pots de Crème
We love York peppermint patties and the flavor of these festive pots de crème is a dead ringer for the candy. Unlike...