Content tagged with “Entertaining, formal” (Page 11)

White Beans, Spinach & Tomatoes over Parmesan Toasts
Three words describe this dish to a T: comforting, simple and fast.

Canadian Bacon & Scallion Mini Quiches
Real men do eat quiche--or will when it's stuffed with Canadian bacon and cheese. Served over salad, these quiches...

Drunken Prunes
The oaky taste of Armagnac, a French brandy made in Gascony, has long been paired with prunes. While Armagnac is...

Herbed Yogurt Cheese
Serve this delicious cheese spread on crostini. Remember to start draining the yogurt the day before blending the...

Smoked Salmon Spread
A splash of pepper-flavored vodka gives this salmon spread a sophisticated flair. If you like, use plain vodka instead...

Chocolate Mousse
Our mousse reformation, with only 248 calories and 6 grams of fat per serving, as compared to 485 calories and 40 grams...

Mussels with Saffron & Leeks
Mussels are an excellent fast, healthy dinner. Look for them on ice in mesh bags at your fish counter; the individual...

Garam Masala Lamb Chops with Apricot Couscous
Visit an Indian market to find various blends of garam masala, a popular spice mix. You'll also find it in the...

Pork Cutlets with Maple-Spiced Apples & Red Cabbage
Pork and apples and red cabbage are meant for each other. Here all three appear in a mélange that brings together the...

Soy-Glazed Beef & Vegetable Rolls
These juicy beef rolls are terrific for entertaining because you can prepare them in the morning and broil them at the...

Haroset Cake with Zabaglione Sauce
Haroset is a fruit-and-wine concoction eaten during the Passover Seder and said to represent the mortar that the...

Tequila-Spiked Pan Gravy
A somewhat more traditional alternative—or addition—to the Cranberry Mole, this quick pan gravy repeats the...

Tiramisu
Here's how we make our luscious Tiramisù with about a third of the fat and half the calories of most versions: we...

Barley "Risotto" with Asparagus & Shiitakes
The nutty flavor and toothsome texture of barley make it a ideal complement for Parmesan cheese in this risotto-style...

Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
Sometimes we even stun ourselves. This ultra-rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake has less than 10 grams of fat per...

Chocolate Cheesecake
The chocolate flavor in this rich and glossy cheesecake is deepened by the addition of coffee.

Buttermilk Cake with Strawberries
Mascarpone (Italian cream cheese) is blended with drained nonfat yogurt for a smooth, creamy cake filling.

Chocolate-Banana Souffles
The creaminess of mashed banana makes it possible to eliminate egg yolks from souffles without sacrificing the mouth-...

Herb & Lemon Roast Chicken
Even if you're only feeding four, it is a good idea to roast two chickens at once. It takes the same amount of...

French Silk Pie
Bittersweet chocolate and Dutch-process cocoa meld with a shot of fresh brewed coffee to give an ultra-rich flavor to...

Orange-Rosemary Glazed Chicken
Shine up plain baked chicken with a tart rosemary and citrus glaze. Serve with roasted potatoes and sauteed spinach.

Broiled Salmon with Miso Glaze
Versatile miso (fermented soybean paste) keeps for months in the refrigerator and adds instant flavor to soups, sauces...