358 special recipes

Silky butter whipped with chopped anchovies for a savory spread that transforms plain toast or sandwiches into something special.

Make your ribs feel special with this easy-to-follow crockpot that will have dinner ready in a flash!

Thin salmon escalopes grilled in barely a minute and served in a frothy champagne and chive cream sauce. An elegant, restaurant-style dish that cooks fast yet looks dinner-party special.

Make your pot roast feel special with this tasty recipe that is sure to be one of your family's favorites.

Stuffed baked prawns topped with a creamy cheddar and crab meat sauce. A double-seafood showpiece with garlic-scallion stuffing, perfect for special dinners.

Crown roast of pork roasted low and slow, filled with stuffing midway through cooking. A show-stopping centerpiece for holiday dinners and special occasions.

Fresh figs gently poached in a simple sugar syrup until soft and jammy, then served with cream. A 3-ingredient, 15-minute breakfast that feels like a special occasion.

Strawberry stuffed French toast sandwiches a thick layer of cream cheese and strawberry jam inside golden, egg-dipped bread, finished with powdered sugar and fresh strawberries. A fast, special-occasion breakfast.

This scrumptious apple pie is great for special occasions, just make sure no one takes the name of your dessert serious.

Sauteed veal scallops in a wild mushroom cream sauce with demi-glace, shallots, thyme, and a splash of white wine. Classic French bistro main dish with velvety pan sauce for special occasions.

Elegant crab and lobster salad plated with a fennel-orange side salad and a silky Courchamps sauce made with crab, tarragon, and Dijon. A refined no-cook seafood dish for special occasions.

Buttermilk ranch dressing whisks together tangy buttermilk, light mayo, white wine vinegar, garlic, and fresh herbs for a homemade ranch that beats anything bottled. Five minutes, no special equipment.

Rock lobster lasagna: decadent lobster tail meat layered between lasagna noodles, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan. A special-occasion Italian-American upgrade on classic lasagna.

Norwegian krumkaker are crisp cardamom-scented waffle cookies pressed thin in a special iron and rolled into cones while still hot. A traditional Scandinavian Christmas treat.

Orange and coffee bean cordial: a whole orange studded with coffee beans, sugar cubes, and vanilla, steeped in cognac for two months. Classic French-style homemade digestif, no special equipment needed.

Flaming Slow Cooker Chicken Jubilee. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion, a fancy dinner party, or a larger family dinner.