1,659 elegant recipes

Cheese tortellini tossed with crisp-tender asparagus in a lemon-thyme cream sauce finished with Parmesan. An elegant 18-minute dinner that tastes like spring on a plate.

Red snapper fillets wrapped in buttered phyllo dough with Pernod and bread crumbs, baked golden, and served with a classic beurre blanc sauce. An elegant French-style fish entree.

Old-fashioned mace cake baked in a bundt pan with butter, five eggs, and a full teaspoon of mace for a warm, nutmeg-like flavor. Simple and elegant.

Frozen lemon mousse terrine with whipped cream, beaten egg whites, and gelatin, sliced and served with a vibrant black currant sauce. Light, elegant, and make-ahead friendly.

Lobster and mango cocktail with Cognac-spiked mayo sauce, Belgian endive, and fresh chives. An elegant make-ahead appetizer served in chilled glasses.

Herbed roasted salmon with vegetables and lemon chive sauce: whole fillet marinated in garlic, rosemary, thyme, and parsley, roasted alongside potatoes, carrots, corn, zucchini, and peppers. Sheet-pan elegance.

Elegant snow pea and pear salad on radicchio leaves with toasted walnuts and a light pineapple-yogurt dressing. A fresh, low-calorie starter ready in 20 minutes.

Chocolate mint mousse made with semi-sweet chocolate, creme de menthe, whipped cream, and decorative chocolate wedges. A rich, elegant dessert with a cool minty finish.

Creamy Arborio risotto with smoked chicken, melted Brie, oven-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and asparagus tips. An elegant one-pot Italian dinner with deep smoky-savory notes.

Baked rice pudding with red currant sauce features individual orange-scented custards topped with tart ruby-red currant puree. An elegant Scandinavian-inspired dessert.

Pork tenderloin medallions seared golden and served with a rich port wine pan sauce. An elegant, restaurant-quality dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

Velvety ricotta and fresh spinach baked in a rich egg custard with Parmesan and nutmeg. A classic Italian-style quiche that puffs up golden and cuts into clean, elegant slices.

Split langoustines grilled with garlic, parsley, and lemon butter for a sweet, smoky shellfish main with seared edges. An elegant 20-minute restaurant-style dish that works equally well on a stovetop grill pan or outdoor grill.

Herb crepes with goat's cheese stuffing: thin, chive-and-dill-flecked crepes wrapped around a tangy whipped goat cheese filling, then baked in butter. An elegant savory brunch or starter.

Butter-sauteed mushrooms simmered with sherry and white pepper, tossed with fluffy rice and mushroom liquid. A simple, elegant side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Roasted plums with Greek yogurt, toasted hazelnuts, and a drizzle of honey. A 25-minute healthy dessert that turns firm supermarket plums into something silky, caramelized, and elegant.