Retro cocktail party appetizers with deviled ham and cream cheese that puff up golden and impressive in the oven, ready to freeze ahead for stress-free entertaining.
Real butterscotch pie made the old-fashioned way with brown sugar and butter melted in a cast iron skillet, topped with golden meringue. No pudding mix, no shortcuts, just pure caramelized flavor in every slice.
Golden baked croutes layered with deviled ham paste and a puffy cream cheese topping with sauteed onion and chives. Bite-sized, hot, and gone in seconds.
Sabayon (zabaglione) whisks egg yolks, sugar, and dry white wine over a double boiler into a foamy custard, folded with whipped cream and Grand Marnier. Spooned over fresh cherries for an elegant dessert.
Poached cobia fillets rolled and secured with toothpicks, served in a rich lemon-cream sauce made from the poaching liquid, egg yolks, white wine, and butter. Elegant French-style fish.
Elegant layered fish terrine with smoked salmon, sturgeon, and whitefish mousse, served with champagne dressing and caviar. A stunning centerpiece for special occasions.
Steamed salmon or trout fillets topped with a from-scratch hollandaise sauce built on a crushed peppercorn and white wine vinegar reduction. Classic French technique with rich, buttery results.
Classic lobster Newburg with whole boiled lobsters in a rich sherry, brandy, and cream sauce thickened with egg yolks. Served over toast points.
Hearty Irish sorrel soup simmered for an hour with a full pound of tangy sorrel, thickened with breadcrumbs, and enriched with egg yolks and cream. Pure comfort from the Emerald Isle.
Flaky puff pastry spiraled around horn molds, baked golden, then piped full of sweetened whipped cream and topped with grated chocolate. A classic European pastry at home.
Crab Rangoon stuffed with crab meat, cream cheese, garlic, and a savory hit of steak sauce, then deep-fried golden in folded wontons. Served hot with Chinese mustard and sweet red sauce for dipping.
Homemade British pork sausages with nutmeg, cloves, mace, and thyme from Keith Floyd's cookbook. Stuff into casings or coat in breadcrumbs for a proper banger from scratch.
A recipe from grandmother's more thrifty times; rarely encountered today.
Jalapeno tartar sauce made from scratch with homemade mayo from egg yolks, olive oil, Dijon mustard, dill pickle, and fresh jalapeno. A spicy upgrade for fish cakes and fried seafood.
Light summer asparagus soup made with fresh asparagus sauteed until golden, simmered in broth, then strained and thickened with egg yolks and milk. A delicate, thin soup built for warm weather when asparagus is cheap and plentiful.
Chilled curried coconut soup with flaked coconut simmered in milk with curry powder and cloves, thickened with egg yolks, and served cold with toasted coconut.
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