A plump brisket is always a centerpiece dish for a special occasion, especially when you're using succulent, beautifully marbled wagyu beef from New Zealand.
A superbly flavorful reduction of earthy wild mushrooms paired with aged balsamic and creamy truffle butter, this is absolutely fantastic paired with polenta, mashed potatoes, or risotto, or served on top of a juicy piece of Wagyu beef tenderloin or roasted chicken.
One of our favorite appetizer recipes, warm and gooey Camembert is baked into buttery tart shells with sweet brown sugar and a pinch of cinnamon. The brown sugar caramelizes and pairs wonderfully with the creamy Camembert cheese, plus it bakes in just minutes! Substitute for Brie if you'd like.
Move over roast chicken, this elegant main dish of Roast Duck served in a classic peppercorn sauce is a sophisticated addition to your dinner party menu! The recipe takes time and patience, but the payout of tender, delicious duck drizzled in a sweet port and peppercorn sauce is certainly well worth it.
Colorful and flavorful, deviled eggs are the perfect portable appetizers for spring picnics and outdoor events. We made three deliciously different fillings to change things up a bit - smooth and buttery avocado, hearty and smoky bacon and cheddar, and a classic paprika deviled egg topped with classic black caviar.
Served warm and paired with a scoop of ice cream, this mouthwatering apple crumble pie is a treat that you'll make all year long! The crumbly topping melts in your mouth, while the crisp apples paired with warm cinnamon are comforting and delicious.
A classic country recipe, our rabbit stew recipe is flavorful and hearty. With only a few simple ingredients and seasonings, you have a delicious meal that you can serve for your family or guests.
This simple yet delicious poppyseed cracker recipe leaves packaged crackers in the dust! Flaky and buttery, with just the perfect amount of crunch, they're the perfect partner for slices of pillow-y brie and silken smoked salmon.
Impress your guest with your sushi-making skills with our incredible smoked salmon sushi roll. Made with slices of buttery smoked salmon, rolled up with sweet mango, avocado and topped with black caviar, this smoked salmon appetizer is simple to make, delicious and looks beautiful when served.
A lovely cocktail that's fresh and feminine and perfect to drink on warm spring afternoons! Tart and citrusy lime syrup blends with sweet rose wine, sparkling prosseco and a dash of fragrant rose water, for a pretty twist on a sangria that looks fabulous served at bridal showers and other seasonal events.
A classic crispy Japanese tempura made with a beautiful tuna steak, the secret to this recipe lays with creating the perfect tempura batter, so make sure to follow the instructions as closely as possible. Serve it with the classic mirin sauce mixed with soy sauce for a sweet dipping sauce.
An appetizer that will win the night! Sweet dry dates stuffed with tangy chevre goat cheese cheese and wrapped in flavorful Spanish serrano ham, grilled to perfection.
These elegant bite-sized foie gras tarts are simple yet luxurious, not to mention small enough that you won’t feel guilty eating them! Whipped foie gras and mascarpone cheese merge into an irresistibly creamy and decadent mix, encased in sweet mini tart shells and topped with balsamic-and-port-wine fig spread…definitely something to make your guests happy!
Gooey, super-chocolaty, warm and delicious, a French fondant au chocolat looks very similar to the American Lava Cake, but it’s actually a bit different (and more delicious, we think!). The American version is based on the French Moelleux cake. The main difference? Fondant cakes have a piece of chocolate or ganache in the middle, which melts into liquid chocolate goodness. Think of it as the Lava Cake, reloaded.
There's nothing more delicious than home-made pasta, especially our super healthy recipe for pumpkin gnocchi. Baking the pumpkin instead of boiling it ensures you don't have any excess water and the gnocchi is plump and firm. Note: substitute for Parmigiano Reggiano if you can't find Grana Padano.
A succulent duck breast drizzled with a luscious balsamic cherry sauce. This sophisticated dish looks and tastes like a five-star restaurant meal, but can be made with very little effort and time. Make sure to keep all the delicious rendered fat from the duck for later use!
A fresh appetizer recipe that will cool you right down! Crunchy little cucumber slices act as vessels for the smoked salmon and Boursin cheese dip, and are a one-bite-wonder. Perfect to serve as an elegant hors d'oeuvre for a summer party, or perfectly dainty bridal shower starter.
An easy way to make a luxurious appetizer - toast some crusty French bread, slice and top with an aromatic mix of garlic, truffle oil and shaved fresh black truffles.
Pavlovas are a classic European dessert of light and crusty meringue. The stiff meringue “pillows” hold up beautifully and provide the perfect centerpiece for the lush passion fruit cream, with a soft center that melts in your mouth at the first bite.
A mouthwatering recipe for succulent Iberico pork loin, grilled to perfection and paired with a zesty Argentine style chimichurri salsa sauce and a salad.
Steak doesn’t get much smoother or softer than a Wagyu beef tenderloin, and when you sear it in butter, and top it with a creamy, cheesy, foie-gras-mushroom sauce, you’re on the way to an unbeatable meal that could be the next surprise addition to your dinner table.
This dessert takes a little time and skill, but the decadent results are completely worth the effort. Luscious ganache is paired with a buttery tart crust and topped with sea salt flakes for a sophisticated final touch.
A perfectly airy passion fruit mousse is nestled on top of a mouthwateringly buttery tart shell, blending both sweet, savory and tart flavors for the perfect summer dessert. Not a fan of passion fruit? Substitute with your favorite flavor frozen puree instead.
This sophisticated dessert is beautiful to serve and really delicious. We also love how easy it is to make, requiring no baking and no cooking (well, unless you consider boiling cream cooking!). You can substitute the raspberries for strawberries, blueberries, or whatever fruit is in season.
Perfect for your Easter feast, our delicious and tender Roasted Leg of Lamb recipe is a winning combination of high quality lamb with simple yet flavorful ingredients like fresh rosemary, lemon and garlic. Served with your favorite sides - like mashed or roasted potatoes, it can also serve as a weekday dinner dish or weekend lunch.
This decadent combination of creamy Mascarpone cheese (similar - but better! - to cream cheese) and Nutella spread supplies that luxurious finishing touch to a romantic or festive evening. And it's made in mere minutes, with no cook time! We're in love!
Our brunch-style Crab cakes are filled with premium jumbo lump crab meat, a good mix of seasonings, and our special mustard and mayo sauce! Perfect for summer brunch, or special occasions like Mother's Day - even a Valentine's Day breakfast in bed! Served with a fresh salad and remoulade sauce.
Super versatile, the trick to a galette - a rustic, country-style French tart - is on perfecting the crust and using seasonal ingredients for the filling. We used juicy apples and blueberries, but use whatever looks fresh and delicious at your local farmer's market to make this year-round.