1,659 elegant recipes

Kirsch-spiked cherry cobbler topped with cream cheese shortcake biscuits and served with cherry brandy whipped cream. A rustic-elegant dessert in under an hour.

Oven-baked scallops in shells with chopped mushrooms, parsley, breadcrumbs, butter, and a splash of white wine. Simple, elegant French cooking in under 30 minutes.

Stacked cornmeal crepes layered with lobster, Manchego cheese, toasted pine nuts, and cilantro, baked under a silky poblano chile cream. Southwestern elegance on a plate.

Tea-soaked prunes stuffed with a brandy and orange zest filling, glazed in sugar syrup. An elegant French-style confection for your petit four tray.

A traditional Welsh prawn gratin with tender cauliflower, creamy bechamel, and crumbled Caerphilly cheese, grilled golden and served with piped creamed potatoes. Elegant comfort food.

Wild rice cooked in cream sherry mingles with sweet roasted chestnuts and sautéed vegetables in this elegant stuffing that brings sophistication to your holiday turkey.

Wine-poached scallop ceviche tossed with Roma tomato, shallots, capers, and red pepper flakes. An elegant, light appetizer with a Mediterranean twist on classic ceviche.

Elegant cepe consomme made by simmering dried porcini mushrooms in homemade chicken stock until deeply concentrated. Finished with a splash of Madeira for refined warmth.

French-inspired Chablis quiche with Swiss cheese, heavy cream, white wine, and a hint of nutmeg in a buttery crust. Silky, golden, and effortlessly elegant.

Earthy wild mushroom lasagna layered with Marsala-sauteed fungi, creamy Fontina bechamel, and a golden mozzarella-Parmesan crust. Vegetarian comfort food at its most elegant.

A rich, velvety Chesapeake-style oyster bisque simmered with bay leaf, finished with cream and a splash of dry sherry. Serves 24 for elegant entertaining.

Steamed trout or salmon fillets topped with a creamy mushroom sauce made with sour cream, Dijon mustard, and white wine. Elegant enough for date night.

Poached nectarines in raspberry Cointreau syrup with a caramelized sugar base. An elegant preserved fruit dessert served with mascarpone that keeps refrigerated for 2 weeks.

Chilled avocado soup with shrimp, buttermilk, lemon, and garlic blended silky smooth. A no-cook cold soup that's creamy, tangy, and elegant for summer entertaining.

Avocado halves stuffed with saffron pastina, chopped tomatoes, scallions, parsley, and vinaigrette. An elegant lunch main or dinner first course with golden, fragrant pasta filling.

Lobster steamed over fresh herbs and white vermouth, served with an emulsified watercress dressing and julienned peppers and tomato. An elegant, garden-fresh seafood platter.