Content tagged with “Gourmet”

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

Salsa alla Capricciosa
This is a beautifully simple, but full-flavored tomato sauce from Lidia Bastianich. Serve over spaghetti or linguine,...

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...

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
These prosciutto-wrapped bundles of grilled asparagus are a delicious addition to a spring brunch or elegant dinner.

Vanilla Bean Flans with Agave Syrup & Caramelized Walnuts
This melt-in-your-mouth custard is delicately flavored with vanilla bean and lightly sweetened with agave syrup....

Salmon Cakes
We combine convenient, omega-3-rich canned salmon with frozen hash browns, chopped capers, scallions and just enough...

Walnut-Stuffed Nectarines Poached in Laurier Syrup
This recipe is based on a traditional Turkish dessert, in which dried figs are stuffed with ground walnuts and poached...

Saffron Mayonnaise
Serve this saffron-infused mayonnaise with steamed asparagus or mussels or grilled seafood kebabs.

Grand Marnier Soufflé
A triple hit of orange—from marmalade, zest and liqueur—infuses this light souffle with warm citrus flavor.

Fresh Tuna Souvlaki
Lemon, garlic and oregano infuse this marinade with lots of authentic Greek flavor. Make it a meal: Serve with Cucumber...

New Potatoes with Caviar
New potatoes topped with a bit of sour cream and caviar is a sophisticated addition to your cocktail party spread.

Caviar Baked Potatoes
Try these caviar-topped baked potatoes alongside roasted salmon and steamed broccoli.

Brown Rice & Tofu Maki
Maki is the Japanese name for the “sushi rolls” favored by many. Short-grain rice is full of amylopectin, a sticky...

Roast Chicken with Preserved Lemon & Braised Vegetables
The pulp and rind of Moroccan preserved lemons is all you need to lift a pedestrian roast chicken into the realm of the...

Crispy Phyllo Spinach Tartlets
Frilly layers of phyllo dough surround the festive spinach and sun-dried tomato filling in a dressed-up version of...

Pineapple Coconut Bites
A retired writing professor and mother of two daughters, Jessie Grearson got inspiration for these mini tarts from a...

A Gilding of Shrimp & Saffron Rice
Golden saffron and a bounty of herbs and summer vegetables make this a beautiful and fresh-tasting dish. Don't...

Peppers Stuffed with Bulgur, Nuts & Raisins
A nutty bulgur pilaf fills bright bell peppers. Make it a meal: Greek Revival Salad completes this vegetarian supper.

Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake
A spectacular, graceful ending for a holiday feast or any elegant fall or winter meal.

Spice-Rubbed Game Hens with Rhubarb-Date Chutney
Tart rhubarb simmered in cider vinegar with chopped dates, brown sugar and cinnamon makes an excellent chutney to...

Twice-Baked Goat Cheese Soufflés on a Bed of Mixed Greens
If you'd love to wow your guests with a soufflé, but can't stand the last-minute heat, this is your recipe....

Bittersweet Chocolate-Orange Truffles
While orange adds an exotic note, much of the flavor of these simple yet sophisticated candies comes from the chocolate...

Bouillabaisse with Spicy Rouille
This famous Provencal stew was traditionally a catchall for fishermen's catch of the day. Our version uses ocean-...

Chocolate-Covered Berry Marshmallows
Chocolate-and-berry-flavored marshmallows are delectable—even addictive—and these surprisingly easy candies make a...

Mini Molten Chocolate Cakes with Mocha Sauce
Some molten-cake recipes call for simply underbaking the batter so the middles stay lava-like, but mini cakes get done...