Content tagged with “Entertaining, formal” (Page 12)

Coffee-Braised Pot Roast with Caramelized Onions
This recipe is reminiscent of a pot roast made with onion-soup mix, but the flavors are true and pure--and nobody...

Tandoori Chicken
A highly seasoned yogurt marinade tenderizes these chicken thighs. Baking them at an extremely high temperature...

Frozen Raspberry Mousse
Pamper your guests with this pretty, elegant dessert--no one will ever guess that it easily conforms to any healthy...

Cherry-Almond Crumble
A fruit crumble offers the luscious flavor of a fresh fruit pie without the fuss of making a crust. Celebrate the...

Dark Chocolate Sauce
Rich and chocolaty, this sauce is perfect for topping frozen yogurt, pancakes or waffles.

Banana Cake with Coconut-Cream Frosting
Combining traditional flavors with modern sensibilities, the creamed butter and sugar have been replaced with a simple...

Chocolate Zucchini Bread
In this recipe remake, we replaced much of the oil with fruit-based fat replacement, reduced the amount of unsweetened...

Lemon Ice
A simple way to make this Italian classic frozen dessert.

Pineapple Coffee Cake
Nonfat plain yogurt stands in for sour cream to add moisture and tenderness to this lightened-up pineapple coffee cake...

Flank Steak with Coffee-Peppercorn Marinade
Coffee has a remarkable affinity with beef. Here, it is complemented by balsamic vinegar, garlic and crushed...

Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
An ice cream maker allows you to create your own frozen desserts with wholesome ingredients like fruit and yogurt. This...

Watermelon Sorbet
This incredibly refreshing icy dessert is made without using an ice cream maker.

Key Lime Ice
This frozen treat features the sweet-tart flavor of a Key lime pie--but with a fraction of the calories. It's...

Tropical Fruit Ice
This super-simple recipe makes an exotic ice with intense flavor. To turn it into a showstopper dessert, garnish with...

Zingy Tea Granita
Granita, a sweet Italian ice, is characterized by its grainy texture. Lemon Zinger tea, which gets its distinctive...

Pineapple-Coconut Sorbet
A touch of coconut milk—infused with fresh ginger for a subtle kick—complements sweet pineapple and creates a luxurious...

Mixed Lettuce, Fennel & Orange Salad with Black Olive Vinaigrette
This colorful salad offers a symphony of flavors and textures. Savory black olives, sweet orange slices and crisp,...

Chocolate-Hazelnut Cake
Turn this moist, dense and truly chocolaty cake into an elegant dessert by garnishing each serving with a dollop of...

Blueberries with Lemon Cream
Blending vanilla yogurt and reduced-fat cream cheese creates a topping that's as virtuous as it is delicious. Any...

Melange of Roasted Baby Vegetables
Fresh thyme and a golden maple glaze season this attractive mixture of tiny root vegetables.

Leek, Asparagus & Herb Soup
Like a bouquet of fresh vegetables, this light but soothing soup is just the thing on a cool spring evening. It is...

Halibut with Herbs & Capers
A vibrant herb paste brings robust flavor to a delicate fish.

Ruffled Phyllo Tart with Spring Fruit
Strawberries and rhubarb are a familiar seasonal pairing, but adding apricots to the mix takes it to new heights. The...

Peach-Blackberry Compote with Basil Syrup
Fresh basil, which has a special affinity with peaches, is the secret ingredient in this sophisticated compote. The...