1,659 elegant recipes

Mandeltorte is a German almond torte with a buttery pastry shell, rich almond filling, raspberry jam layer, and piped lemon icing. An elegant European bakery-style dessert.

Savory mushroom strudel wrapped in crispy phyllo dough with Black Forest ham, mozzarella, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan. A golden, flaky appetizer that slices into elegant rounds.

An elegant no-bake amaretto cheesecake on a baked hazelnut macaroon crust. A light, gelatin-set cream cheese filling spiked with almond liqueur over a nutty, chewy-crisp base.

Lamb and fennel salad with a creamy Spanish-style hazelnut garlic dressing, endive, spinach, and crumbled goat cheese. An elegant salad with Mediterranean soul.

Solothurner Nusstorte, a Swiss hazelnut torte with piped meringue-nut discs, a buttery sponge layer, and hazelnut buttercream. An elegant three-component European pastry.

Microwave poached pears glazed with orange marmalade, brown sugar, and citrus zest, served chilled with a creamy yogurt sauce. A light, elegant fruit dessert.

French Belgian endive salad (Salade d'Endives) with a Dijon mustard and walnut oil vinaigrette, garnished with walnuts and fresh tomatoes. A crisp, bitter, elegant starter.

Balsamic-glazed salmon with Dijon mustard, pan-seared and coated in a tangy reduced vinegar glaze. A 4-ingredient, 30-minute dinner that's elegant enough for company.

Blueberry-peach meringue shell filled with almond cream custard and topped with fresh sliced peaches and blueberries. A light, elegant, show-stopping summer dessert.

Fresh cherries preserved in grappa with sugar, sun-steeped for a week then aged 3 months. A classic Italian after-dinner treat with boozy, fruit-soaked elegance. Only 3 ingredients.

Chef-style emerald green basil pasta with a rich reduction tomato sauce built on veal stock, mirepoix, and white wine. An elegant handmade Italian plate worthy of a tasting menu.

Fudge sweetarts are miniature tarts with buttery pastry shells filled with rich semi-sweet chocolate fudge and topped with a pecan half. Bite-sized, elegant, and irresistible.

Silky, chilled crab mousse with Neufchatel cheese, yogurt, and a horseradish zing. A lighter take on the classic seafood spread that's elegant enough for any gathering.

Seared bay scallops in a white wine and ginger butter sauce with fresh mint, served over butter-softened carrots. An elegant French-inspired seafood dish with bright, unexpected flavors.

Baked pears in a buttery pineapple cream sauce with crystallized ginger and toasted almonds. An elegant warm fruit dessert with tropical, caramel-rich flavor.

Fresh raspberry tart with a buttery press-in pastry crust and cornstarch-thickened raspberry filling baked until golden. Simple, fruity, and elegant.