59 cresent recipes

Classic French vegetable garnish with glazed carrots, buttered turnips, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, and peas arranged around a beef platter. Serve with Hollandaise for an elegant presentation.

Chilled asparagus salad on red leaf lettuce with a spoonful of buttermilk mayonnaise and chopped pecans. Elegant composed presentation at just 15 calories per serving.

Based on Dean Ornish's Eat More Weigh less. I give this as Christmas presents each year and get rave reviews.

Thai-style grilled prawns marinated in lemongrass, galangal, and rice wine, skewered and grilled until smoky. A stunning appetizer presentation stuck into a halved orange.

Fresh lotus root salad with crisp, lacy slices in a ginger-soy-sesame-vinegar dressing. A light, crunchy Chinese cold dish with beautiful presentation.

A decadent dessert with a lovely french presentation. Egg white puffs shaped into quenelles topped with caramel and seasonal fruit. Guaranteed to wow any guests.

Broiled red snapper on a cedar plank with lemon, paprika, and fresh vegetables. A dramatic presentation that sizzles straight from the broiler to the table.

Watermelon salsa with fresh cilantro, red onion, and balsamic vinegar. Sweet, tangy, and refreshing, served straight from the watermelon shell for a stunning summer presentation.

Classic Cafe Royale: hot strong coffee with flambeed brandy and a sugar cube. A dramatic 3-ingredient after-dinner coffee drink with a tableside flame presentation.

Mango blossoms made by scoring ripe mango halves into cubes and flipping the skin inside out. A stunning two-ingredient fruit presentation ready in 10 minutes.

Sweet potato phoenix nests deep-fried between two sieves into crispy, golden lattice bowls. Just 3 ingredients and a stunning presentation for stir-fries or salads.

Linguini with roasted tomato sauce, grilled Roma tomatoes, sauteed portobello mushrooms, and fresh basil. A restaurant-style plated pasta with elegant presentation and deep roasted flavor.

Christmas vegetable salad mold: a savory gelatin holiday side built with chicken broth, yogurt, green peppers, radishes, dill, and scallions. Retro festive table presentation, diabetic-friendly.

Diabetic-friendly chocolate chiffon mold lined with ladyfingers and set with gelatin and whipped egg whites. A retro low-fat dessert with light cocoa flavor and elegant presentation.

Sourdough starter crescent rolls topped with egg wash and caraway seeds, baked golden and crunchy. A savory bite-sized bread that's ideal for parties and appetizer spreads.

Light gelatin dessert made with sugar-free Jello and chilled applesauce instead of water. Cinnamon adds warmth. Garnish with mint, apple slices, and cinnamon sticks for pretty presentation.