Winter Recipes

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.

What could be more inviting than a wholesome, steamy stew filled with chunks of mouthwatering Wagyu beef? In this recipe, peeled potatoes, caramelized onions, bacon and seasonings enhance the stew's comfort factor, but iconic Guinness® stout beer is what really brings it together. Its robust, malty flavor and simmering heartiness contrast wonderfully with the tenderness of the Wagyu beef, making this stew complex yet worthy of the most rambunctious St Paddy's Day celebration.

This incredible Iberico pork loin recipe will blow your chops off! A succulent Spanish Iberico Pork Loin is rubbed with flavorful spices, smothered in your favorite bbq sauce, and then cooked in the oven until the tender meat falls off the bone.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!).

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.

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.

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.

A classic, sumptuous French chocolate cake that's to die for, topped with raspberry jam and airy whipped cream.

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 great, foolproof biscotti recipe is something that every baker (even the weekend-warrior type) should have in his or her arsenal. Our walnut biscotti recipe is simple and easy, and turns out some deliciously crunchy biscotti with just enough sweetness and to amp up the wow factor, we dipped them in tempered chocolate for a “corner bakery look” and incredible flavor. Storage: plain biscotti can be stored in an airtight container for several weeks (note that they will turn harder as days pass). If you choose to dip them in chocolate like we did, they will last a 3-4 days.

One of the simplest but most delicious dishes out there, this classic hearty venison stew is loaded with veggies, seasonings and the sweet touch of blueberries. This is the perfect recipe for the cooler months, to pair with a crock pot of humble rice, or perhaps just some nice bread to soak all those beautiful juices.

A traditional Dutch Christmas treat, these deliciously spiced holiday Speculaas cookies are a welcome respite from the classic sugar variety. Served in Holland (and the rest of Europe) during the Christmas season, these cookies are made from a buttery spiced batter.

This succulent pork tenderloin is butterflied, tenderized, then stuffed with creamy gorgonzola blue cheese and sweet cognac-soaked figs. The result is a juicy, intensely flavorful main dish that can be served one any regular weeknight or at a fancy ocasssion.

Simple but simply delicious! Rustically cut into wedges, seasoned with smooth olive oil and a generous helping of crunchy sea salt, and roasted to crispy perfection. Serve them alongside meats, chicken, or fish, or make a flavorful cheese dip and serve as

A sumptuous appetizer that couldn't be easier to make! Sweet crab meat is blended with mayo and seasoned to perfection, placed on freshly toasted brioche bread, then topped with gruyere and melted to au gratin goodness.

This absolutely decadent cake will become your new addiction! A popular dessert in Venezuela, the Marquesa cake requires no oven, making it perfect for hot summer days. The finest Callebaut baking chocolate takes the recipe to a new level of exquisite, while the traditional Maria cookies keep it wonderfully familiar.

One of our most beloved treats, sunny and sweet lemon bars are a delight to eat and serve. The bright color reminds us of a sunny day, while the tangy and citrusy flavor really brightens up our mood.

We love how portobellos are the perfect size and shape to be vessels for almost any stuffing. In this case, we mixed up a delicious tapenade-style mix of olives, anchovies and herbs, and blended it with creamy cream cheese. A sprinkle of parmigiano and a quick turn on the grill and we have incredible appetizers or an amazing side dish.

A hearty country meal with lots of sophistication, this delicious hash has a secret weapon: rich and flavorful Wagyu corned beef. Serve this to family and friends on a cold night - and make some extra for the next day!

Is there something more mouthwatering than a gorgeous pot of filled with steaming soup and bubbling melted cheese? We think not! This French onion soup recipe is simple and straightforward, bringing out the flavor of perfectly caramelized onions and the savoriness of Gruyere.

Chocolaty treats with a boozy Bourbon batter, crunchy walnuts, all topped with a delicious layer of decadent hard chocolate. A perfect anytime treat, but specially designed to indulge the whisky-loving, chocolate-addicted foodie in our lives.

Just one bite into these addictive, crunchy and buttery pecan bars and we guarantee you won't be able to stop at just one. Absolutely delicious and incredibly easy to make, you can make these for any occasion - we love them with our afternoon break coffee.