Content tagged with “Entertaining, formal” (Page 48)

Beet Carpaccio
Here multicolored beets are presented carpaccio-style (paper-thin slices) with a sprinkling of crumbled blue cheese....

Parmesan-Squash Cakes
In this recipe we shred summer squash and use it like shredded potatoes to make tasty little pancakes flavored with...

Grilled Lamb Chops with Eggplant Salad
Here we grill eggplant slices and red onion to toss in a salad with fresh mint and parsley to accompany grilled lamb...

Grilled Shrimp with Melon & Pineapple Salsa
Grilled shrimp is perfectly accented by this light, summery pineapple-melon salsa. The flavors are bright and fresh,...

Salmon & Escarole Packets with Lemon-Tarragon Butter
This company-worthy salmon is steamed on a bed of escarole and basted in a rich and tangy lemon-butter sauce. Fresh...

Melon & Apple Granita
This granita uses sweet ripe melon for flavor, apple juice instead of sugar and a touch of lime juice to perk up the...

Raspberry Spoonbread
A traditional Southern favorite, spoonbread is a typically savory dish that's like a cross between a soufflé and...

Cherry-Mint Spritzer
Celebrate the first cherries of the season with this mint-infused mocktail. Black cherry-flavored seltzer gives the...

Feta Vinaigrette
This tangy dressing is from Claire's Restaurant & Bar in Hardwick, Vermont. Chef Steven Obranovich cautions...

Apple-&-Leek-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Stuff pork tenderloin with apple and leek to take it from ordinary to elegant. Our easy method of tying the roast...

Hard Cider-Braised Lamb Shanks
Serve these succulent braised lamb shanks dressed in a savory apple-shallot sauce for a special fall supper. The shank...

Carrot Puree with Hazelnut Tapenade
This carrot-potato puree has an amazing silky-smooth texture. We give it a sophisticated touch with a quick tapenade...

Mixed Green Salad with Grapefruit & Cranberries
Grapefruit juice is the base for the tangy vinaigrette on this salad studded with grapefruit segments and dried...

Roasted Pumpkin-Apple Soup
Apples add just a hint of sweetness to this velvety pumpkin soup. Try it as a delightful first course for a special...

Homemade Potato Gnocchi
Traditional homemade gnocchi (little Italian dumplings) are made with just potato, flour, egg and salt. Be sure not to...

Spinach Gnocchi
Here we add a little cooked spinach to traditional potato gnocchi for a zip of color. They’re delicious tossed with a...

Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi
Pureed sun-dried tomatoes add a bit of tomato flavor and color to traditional potato gnocchi. Toss them with Bolognese...

Seared Scallops with Crispy Leeks
Herb-crusted scallops served with crispy baked leeks make an easy yet impressive dish to serve to friends. You may have...

Shrimp Saltimbocca with Polenta
Saltimbocca is an Italian word that literally means “jump mouth,” presumably because of its bold flavors. The dish is...

Brine-Cured Roast Turkey
A big turkey is so spectacular you hardly need to do anything to embellish it. But brining can be that extra touch that...

Layered Mashed Potato & Mushroom Casserole
Fancy up regular mashed potatoes with a layer of mushroom duxelle—a sauté of finely chopped mushrooms and shallots. We...

Sweet Potato, Red Onion & Fontina Tart
Try this roasted-vegetable free-form tart as an appetizer or side dish for a special dinner or as a vegetarian main...