Content tagged with “Entertaining, formal” (Page 7)

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

Salmon with Red Wine-Morel Sauce
Dried mushrooms give this rich red-wine sauce an almost meaty flavor. Look for them in the produce department of well-...

Scandinavian Pickled Herring Bites
This Scandinavian-style appetizer is a good way to try pickled herring if you’ve never had it. The potent flavor of the...

Polenta Wedges with Tomato Tapenade
Crispy pieces of polenta topped with a tangy sun-dried tomato tapenade makes a pretty and tasty appetizer.

Roasted Garlic & Meyer Lemon-Rubbed Turkey
Mellow white miso paste is the secret ingredient in this amazing roast turkey rubbed with Meyer lemon and roasted...

Marinated Olives & Feta
Olives and feta marinated with rosemary, lemon and garlic are great served on crisp flatbread-style crackers or warm...

Citrus Gravy
Use the turkey giblets and neck to make a flavorful stock for this citrus-spiked gravy. Or use 4 cups store-bought...

Sugarplum Biscotti
Dunk these fruitcake-inspired whole-grain biscotti in a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Vanilla-Pomegranate Parfaits
Rich, creamy, vanilla bean-flecked pudding tempers the tart-sweet pomegranate compote. Pick out small, festive glass...

Holiday Pumpkin Pie
This lighter pumpkin pie has the rich, subtle spices of the classic and a delicate, faintly sweet crust.

Golden Turmeric Latkes with Applesauce
These crispy-on-the-outside-and-tender-on-the-inside latkes are delicious paired with a subtly spicy clove-scented...

Ginger-Marinated Leg of Lamb with Israeli Couscous & Kale
A stunning main course for the holidays, this ginger-flavored leg of lamb, served with kale and red pepper flecked...

Winter Salad with Roasted Squash & Pomegranate Vinaigrette
In a combination of gorgeous colors, textures and tastes, this salad stars radicchio, frisee, pomegranate seeds and...

Paprika & Red Pepper Soup with Pistachio Puree
Richly satisfying, this luscious-looking soup made with red bell peppers gets a touch of heat from Thai chile. For an...

Rosemary Flatbread with Yellow Split Pea Spread
This flatbread and yellow split pea spread are full of big, bold rosemary and black pepper flavor.

Blood Orange-Pomegranate Mimosas
This twist on the mimosa is made with blood orange juice and pomegranate juice. It’s a special way to start any weekend...

Mini Brie & Apple Quiches
We love the way Brie and apples taste together in these mini quiches. Mini phyllo cups make it swift and simple to...

Pea Soup
A simple pea soup makes an elegant start to a spring meal. It’s also a great way to use frozen vegetables when the...

Carrot Soup
This easy carrot soup is a great way to use up a bag of carrots that were forgotten in your produce drawer.

Upside-Down Cake with Poached Dried Fruits
Poached dried fruits make a stunning upside-down cake. Use a variety of fruits for a colorful and rich-tasting cake.

Mashed Potatoes & Turnips with Greens
This boldly-flavored mash combines turnips with potatoes and adds broccoli rabe for a bold splash of color.

Walnut Vinaigrette
Walnut oil adds a distinctive flavor to this simple vinaigrette, but you can substitute your favorite olive oil, if...

Winter Salad with Toasted Walnuts
This simple first-course salad works best with a balanced mix of lettuces that includes a mild variety, such as Boston...

Red Chile-Spiked Chocolate Mousse
The idea of chile with chocolate still surprises most people, but the duo pairs beautifully in many chocolate desserts...