Are you looking for a centerpiece dish that just screams fall? This show stopping pumpkin is it! Perfect for a vegetarian or even vegan Thanksgiving celebration, it's a hearty and beautiful dish that will impress guests with its looks AND flavor. Easily adaptable, the filling can be substituted with quinoa and even farro, or just your favorite grain. And if you want to make it fully vegan, substitute the butter for olive oil and nix the cheese (or use vegan cheese).
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 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 super easy recipe for salmon kebabs skewered with veggies and a fresh mango salsa. Serve them as a an appetizer or paired with wild rice or couscous for a main dish.
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.
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.
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.
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
Fresh mozzarella is elevated to fabulous levels with a quick marinade in walnut oil and zesty Piment D' Espellete. Matched with sweet strawberries and juicy cherry tomatoes to balance out that heat, it's a match made in summer-produce heaven.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We give the classic carrot cake recipe a flavorful twist with spices that will warm you up - perfect for when the weather gets chilly. It's moist and light, while the sweet cream cheese frosting gives it a decadent final touch.
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.
A fun and deliciously spooky Halloween treat that you can make with kids! We give you two recipes in one - a buttery shortbread cookie recipe and a yummy chocolate cake with bittersweet chocolate frosting. Serve it as one big cake, or many mini "graveyard" cakes.
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!
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.
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.
This crowd-pleasing dessert is the perfect way to pay homage to America on Independence Day (or any other day!). The height of apple season isn’t until the fall, but apples are (thankfully) available all year-round, so you can make this summery version of the patriotic pie all season long.
Perfect for Valentine's Day or any other sweet occasion, these decadent chocolate brownie truffles are chock-full of premium chocolate.