Content tagged with “Entertaining, formal” (Page 6)

Oysters Rockefeller
Invented at Antoine’s in New Orleans in 1889, oysters Rockefeller was named for John D. Rockefeller, one of the richest...

Grilled Mussels with Salsa Verde
This is a fun little appetizer of mussels roasted with salsa verde, a bold-flavored Italian sauce made with lots of...

Oysters on the Half Shell with Mignonette Sauce
It may seem a little intimidating to open an oyster, but after a little practice it gets easier. Classically oysters...

Oysters on the Half Shell with Hog Wash
It may seems a little intimidating to open an oyster, but after a little practice it gets easier. In this recipe, the...

Apricot-Espresso Glazed Roast Pork Loin
A little espresso gives a robust edge to the sweet-tart apricot glaze for this roasted pork loin. There is a 20-minute...

Roast Leg of Lamb, Cauliflower & Shallots
Even though lamb is available year-round, it’s traditionally associated with spring. Here we slather this vernal meat...

Coffee Panna Cotta
Panna cotta (“cooked cream” in Italian) is a silky-smooth dessert that works beautifully with the flavor of coffee. The...

Bacon Mashed Potatoes
Serve these bacon-studded chunky mashed potatoes with grilled steak or chicken.

Chard Dumplings in Chive Broth
Sweet, tender leaves of early-season chard, caramelized onion and a salty bit of capicola fill these bite-size...

Asparagus-Goat Cheese Soufflés
Puffy and warm, these asparagus-goat cheese soufflés are the essence of spring. Serve them alongside a big salad with a...

Asparagus Salad Topped with Poached Eggs
This asparagus salad topped with poached eggs is satisfying yet light, making it a nice option for lunch, brunch or...

Potato-Artichoke Soup
This luxurious potato-artichoke soup is simple enough to be served with a salad for dinner, yet turns into an elegant...

Asparagus & Salmon Spring Rolls
These spring rolls are filled with smoked salmon, tender-crisp asparagus and plenty of fresh herbs. Spring rolls look...

Lemon Pavlova
This show-stopping dessert is a New Zealand (and Australian) classic reportedly created in honor of the famous...

Leek & Pancetta Risotto
Sizzled pancetta gives this creamy leek risotto great flavor and a bit of added crispy texture. We add a splash of wine...

Green Risotto
Serve this pretty, pesto-flavored risotto alongside roasted chicken or pork roast or serve with a big salad for a light...

Basic Risotto
Slowly adding hot broth to arborio rice helps release the starch from the rice, giving risotto its characteristic silky...

Shrimp & Pea Risotto
This Spanish-inspired main-dish risotto is studded with plenty of shrimp and peas. If you happen to have fresh shelled...

Chocolate Decadence
Inspired by the (now) old-school, ultra-rich, mousselike chocolate cake that usually called for a whole pound of...

Candied Orange Peel
Candied orange peel makes an attractive garnish for many desserts.

Creamy Chocolate Gelato
This ultra-chocolaty, dairy-free Sicilian-style gelato—made without eggs or cream—is relatively lean but still creamy-...

Chocolate & Pine Nut Torte
This chocolate cake is sophisticated, rich, moist and even a bit gooey, with a slightly crusty top. If you have grappa...

Oyster Stew
This oyster stew can be transformed from a comforting one-pot meal to an elegant dish for guests when you top it with...

Fig-Anise Compote
Cook the figs in this compote down until they can be spread with a knife or spoon. The compote is equally delicious as...

French Onion Beef Tenderloin for Two
We took the comforting flavors of French onion soup and turned them into an easy bistro-style steak dinner. Tender...