Content tagged with “Entertaining, formal” (Page 16)

Dark Chocolate Sauce
Dark, glossy and slightly bittersweet, this sauce is both easy to make and a good keeper; serve it right from the...

Strawberry-Mango Margarita Compote
Mangoes and strawberries make a magical marriage. Splashes of tequila, Triple Sec and lime add a subtle kick to the mix...

Strawberry-Chardonnay Gelee
This elegant dessert is the perfect make-ahead finale for a summer dinner party. The strawberries look like ruby-red...

Thai Green Curry with Duck
Thai green curry paste is a quick trick for turning a simple dish into an exotic concoction. Go easy on the spice...

Roasted Cod with Warm Tomato-Olive-Caper Tapenade
The Mediterranean flavors of a warm tomato tapenade will brighten all kinds of white fish as well as chicken. Make It a...

Pork Medallions with Miso-Mushroom Sauce
There are as many varieties of sake, a rice wine, as there are of, well, wine. Try a Junmai sake in this hearty but...

Pork Chops with Apricot-Tomato Chutney
Roasted tomatoes have a bright taste that's perfect with apricots - which are themselves a traditional bistro...

Creamy Tomato Bisque with Mozzarella Crostini
We use high-in-protein and low-in-fat silken tofu and a bit of rice instead of heavy cream to thicken this French-...

Easy Pork Chop Saute with Cranberries
Cranberries can be momentary pleasures, just around for late autumn - that is, unless you think to stock ahead. Buy a...

Veal Scaloppine with Lemon, Capers & Leeks
This dish is elegant enough for company, yet easy enough to serve on a weeknight. Chicken or turkey cutlets could...

Warm Salad with Chicken Paillards & Chèvre
Try this elegant salad when you're in the mood for a sweet, peppery, salty, rich-tasting dinner salad. For an even...

Herbed Zucchini Soup
This is one of the few soups that make the cut in summer. Serve it chilled to take the edge off a hot August night.

Watermelon & Goat Cheese Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
The contrasting flavors and textures of crisp, sweet watermelon and creamy, tangy goat cheese are magical partners. Top...

Watermelon Salsa
Sweet, savory and crunchy salsa accompanies grilled pork or chicken rather nicely. Try it with tortilla chips as a...

Watermelon Gazpacho
The delicate flavors of cucumber and watermelon go hand in hand to create a sweet-and-savory chilled soup, perfect as a...

Spicy Peanut Sauce
The perfect dipping sauce for chicken sate.

Kale with Apples & Mustard
Tart apples, grainy mustard, cider vinegar and a touch of brown sugar add sweet-and-sour flavor to sauteed kale.

Cranberry-Apple Coffee Cake
This coffee cake calls for a tart apple, such as a Granny Smith or a Pippin, combined with cranberries and spices to...

Turkey Cutlets with Dried Cherries, Rosemary & Port
The essence of fresh rosemary blends with deep fruit flavors to make this recipe quite special. The sauce is also well-...

Chilled Tomato Soup with Cilantro-Yogurt Swirl
This fresh take on gazpacho—a chilled tomato soup—is spiked with chopped chipotle peppers, which add a deep, smoky heat...

Skillet-Seared Tomatoes with Melted Gruyere
Serve these as a savory side dish to chicken or steak, to complement a meatless meal or as a sandwich on toasted whole-...

Roasted Cod, Tomatoes, Orange & Onions
Assertive Pacific cod has enough flavor to stand up to the citrus-tinged tomatoes and onions. Serve with barley or...