Make a delicious cream puff with a classic pate a choux pastry and basic pastry cream recipe! Learn how to make this French patisserie classic at home.
Give the hotdogs and burgers a rest and fire up the grill for something a bit more sophisticated! This delicious recipe for grilled seafood makes for a fantastic summery dish that can be served by itself as an appetizer or atop a salad for a main meal.
Summer brings a wealth of colorful product to the market, and we love the interesting colors and shapes of heirloom tomatoes! In this fresh, vibrant tart, we mixed tomatoes with brie, ricotta, plus a drizzle of honey and walnuts for crunch.
A beautiful sea bass steak deserves the royal treatment! A quick marinade and saute with fine olive oil is all it needs to let the flavor shine. Served over a decadent cream cheese polenta, it's hearty, delicious and sophisticated enough to serve to family and guests.
A zesty seafood recipe that's filled with south-of-the-border flavor! We marinated the shrimp in a spicy chili mix, then layered in a margarita glass with a smooth avocado cream, and a classic salsa. It's the perfect recipe to serve for a summer shindig, or a Cinco de Mayo celebration!
Rose in a chicken casserole? Oh yes! This flavorful concoction takes the best of the French comfort cooking into your own kitchen. Perfect for a cozy Valentine's Day!
A decadent cake made with ready-made crepes is also oh-so-easy and perfect for the hectic holiday season.
Make it a spooky AND delicious Halloween with our spiderweb soup recipe! You'll love both the flavor and the look of this tomato and carrot soup, perfectly seasoned and spiced, then easily decorated with creme fraiche to look Halloween-appropriate. We completed the look with toasted "croutons" cut with fun Halloween cookie cutter shapes.
Don't be afraid of this spooky cake! The preparation can be a little bit intimidating, but there's big payoff in flavor and thrilling Halloween drama. We picked cream cheese frosting, but you can use your favorite - buttercream, ganache, etc. The ghosts made with Italian meringue are perfect for kids, since the egg is fully cooked and safe.
A delicious and decadent recipe for gourmet chocolate truffles made with fine baking chocolate, luscious cream and a dusting with cocoa powder. Secret ingredient: Maldon salt!
Empanadas are the perfect snack appetizer, and these empanadas really hit it out of the park. The shrimp filling is inspired on the classic Brazilian "pastel", served by friendly vendors on the beaches of Brazil. Serve with a wedge of lime for an amazing starter.
We love these yummy little peanut butter truffle cake balls, easy to make, using simple but fresh ingredients like premium baking chocolate, and they're sure to be a hit with adults and kids!
Amp up the flavor at your next cookout! This incredible lamb burger recipe is made with flavorful grass-fed New Zealand lamb meat, with a great bold taste and always-juicy texture. Add a spicy Sriracha mayo for zest, a few slices of gooey Brie, and you’ve got the ultimate gourmet burger.
Naturally tender venison tenderloin is loaded with flavor but light on the fat, which makes it a great candidate for a rich partner like this zesty Peppercorn sauce. The venison is simply seared to get that gorgeous brown crust, and then drizzled with the piquant sauce and topped with some crispy bacon for some added fat. Serve with roasted potatoes, vegetables or a salad and dinner is done!
We dare you to stop at one! These addictive Nutella cake balls are made with decadent chocolate hazelnut cream, whipped with cream and dipped with premium bittersweet baking chocolate. Perfect for holiday gift baskets!
This Latin treat is taking the world by storm! Our batter recipe is simple and easy - just make, pipe and fry! Then bedazzle them with your favorite ingredients - we picked yummy Valrhona Caramelia milk chocolate and crunchy pearls, plus white chocolate and Oreo crumbs, and a simple but sophisticated dark chocolate and sea salt flake churro.
Flavorful duck breast magret is served with a fresh and tart apple remoulade and a sweet and delicious balsamic vinegar sauce. Serve this delicious dish for when you need a break for a the tired old chicken breast, or to impress your guests (they'll never know how easy it was to make!).
This sophisticated appetizer looks so elegant and is so delicious, nobody will believe it takes 30 minutes to make! We took polenta from an uninspired main to an elegant start, coating it in in panko and baking until crunchy and paired with a creamy and intense blue cheese dip.
Beautiful pan-seared scallops paired with flavorful mushroom and bacon saute, served with a colorful lentil salad. Hearty enough for the colder months, you can make a lighter version of this recipe by serving the scallops with just the lentil salad in the summer.
A great recipe for when pears are in season, we love how the intensity of the blue cheese is complemented and lightened by sweet and tart pears. Serve it as a light lunch paired with spring greens, or cut into small appetizer-sized pieces for a delicious hors d'ouevre that's easy to make.
Learn how to cure your own salmon with this spectacular recipe for honey cured salmon served with potato rosti, for a fabulous lunch or brunch.
Serve these melt-in-your-mouth cheddar biscuits right out of the oven! Perfect to pair with main dishes or to start you dinner, these are the perfect biscuits for when zucchini abounds at the farmer's market.
A classic pumpkin pie recipe is something that everybody should perfect - after all, you never know when it will be your turn to host thanksgiving. Our recipe includes some creamy mascarpone cheese to make the pie ultra luscious, with just the right amount of spices and seasonings.
Dulce de Leche, a luscious caramel cream spread hailing from Argentina, makes this classic pound cake even better! Moist, dense and topped with a sweet glaze, this delicious pound cake just begs for a cup of tea or a mug of steaming latte to go with it.
A classic, sumptuous French chocolate cake that's to die for, topped with raspberry jam and airy whipped cream.
What happens when you mix together two of Spain's greatest culinary treasures? Why, something delicious of course! Our "croquetas" (a mix between dumplings and meatballs) are filled with mouthwatering Serrano ham and buttery Manchego sheep's milk cheese. Serve over rice or pasta.
Risotto is already a wonderful dish, but when you pair it with luxurious truffle oil and delicious mushrooms, it takes the dish to a whole new level. Parmigiano "crackers" look elegant and are so incredibly easy to make, you'll be tempted to serve them along with any dish.
A delicious fish recipe of whole grilled fish paired with a fresh sauce. We used a whole trout, but you can use whatever fresh fish looks best at the fishmonger's. A great meat-free recipe for a summer backyard bas.