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.
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.
Ever wonder how to make plump, delicious ravioli from scratch at home? Here you go! Making your own pasta, in this case Ravioli, is not as complicated as it sounds. Our recipe for Pumpkin and Pancetta Ravioli is served with a creamy butter and sage sauce, and topped with chopped nuts - the perfect dish for cool nights and crisp fall days!
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 hearty comfort side dish, scalloped potatoes get an extra dose of luxury with the addition of fresh black truffles! Perfect for special occasions where a mix of flavor and decadence is in order. Serve this dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, or just when the mood for hearty glamour comes over.
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.
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.
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.
This mouthwatering venison chili recipe is just what your tailgate parties were missing! Lean, hearty venison is cooked to perfection with meaty Italian sausage, the perfect blend of seasonings and just the right amount of heat, compliments of chiles (use your favorite to adjust the heat factor). Serve with sour cream on a bowl with crusty bread. If venison's not your thing, substitute for any other ground meat, like wild boar, bison, or regular beef.
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.
In Argentina, thick rounds of provolone cheese are grilled to golden, melted perfection and cut-up and served with toothpicks as appetizers while the rest of the bbq is finished. We took that concept and literally plopped it over a perfect burger, and served it with another South American classic, a spicy chimichurri sauce.
Flaky little phyllo pastry rolls are the perfect accompaniment for cheese plates and dips, and even to serve with main dishes. Use ready-made pastry so you don't have to labor in the kitchen, and just roll into poppy seeds for flavor and crunch.
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.
Our gourmet version of the classic bar sliders are made with sumptuous Australian Wagyu beef. Superbly marbled, the flavor is butter and the texture is to die for. The beef is mixed with onions and parsley for even more flavor, and topped with crumbled blue cheese, caramelized onion and tasty bacon.
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.
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
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.
A French classic that's just perfect for the American table! A simple savory tart filled with gooey cheese and salty pancetta, the Quiche Lorraine is a great, all-season lunchtime option when paired with baby greens, or served as an appetizer to lead into a hearty meal.
An easy recipe for classic German beef stroganoff with spaetzle pasta, the perfect comfort food on a cold winter's night. Invest in a proper spaetzle maker to make the pasta, or just serve with regular pasta or some rice - or even polenta will do! Filling, hearty, and totally delicious with a bottle of bold red wine.
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.
Time to up the burger game with our all star recipe for flavorful venison burgers. Intensely flavored venison is an ideal burger meat option, the robust flavors standing up to all sorts of herbs and seasonings. The naturally lean meat is also a great, healthier alternative to regular beef.
This traditional holiday dessert will make your holiday spirit bright! In the classic yule log shape, it's the perfect finish to a magical night. We filled ours with a sumptuous whipped cream, but any ganache, caramel cream or chestnut spread will work wonderful. The little mushroom meringues give it that special winter-wonderland touch.
A traditional dish for Easter, Hot Cross Buns are delicious and decorative, serving to bring the Easter celebration spirit to the table. Make sure to make these with enough time to let them rise, as hot cross buns are a bit time-intensive. The results though are totally worth it!
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.
With a sumptuously light and creamy texture, and a decadently rich chocolate flavor, our Dark Chocolate and Nutella Gelato is perfect for a luxurious dessert - summer or winter! Top them with our Easy Candied Almonds or go the easy route with our Spanish Caramelized Walnuts.
A super refreshing and super simple recipe for a frozen treat, our Passion Fruit and Mango Sorbet recipe is made from fruit purees and is just the thing to keep cool during the summer.
Craving some easy and comforting this fall? This is the pizza for your autumn menu! Topped with sweet squash, carrots and red bell peppers that have been tossed in warm fall spices, it's not only delicious, it's also super nutritious as well. We picked shredded mozzarella for a mild flavor, but you can pick blue cheese or goat cheese instead. Also, make the most of what's seasonally available and add apples or pears if that's more your taste. You can also easily take this vegetarian by removing the bacon, and vegan by removing the cheese.
A super flavorful summer dish for a light - yet delicious - summer lunch or dinner, this is an easy solution for when you want to maximize flavor with little effort.