358 special recipes

Elegant layered fish terrine with smoked salmon, sturgeon, and whitefish mousse, served with champagne dressing and caviar. A stunning centerpiece for special occasions.

Pan-fried asparagus spears wrapped in prosciutto, dredged in flour, and dipped in egg for a golden, crispy coating. An elegant Italian appetizer that turns simple asparagus into something special.

Lima beans in sour cream with basil, savory, and sauteed onion. A creamy, herbed side dish that transforms frozen limas into something special in just 15 minutes.

Savannah ice cream cake stacks coconut cake layers with strawberry, chocolate, and orange ice creams, finished with whipped cream and chocolate glaze. A Southern showpiece dessert for special occasions.

Smoked salmon sushi rolls layer seasoned sushi rice, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and silky smoked salmon in nori. Beginner-friendly homemade maki, no raw fish or special skills required.

Apple bean bake with great northern beans, tart apples, onions, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon. A sweet-savory baked bean side that turns Sunday supper into something special.

Microwave Irish coffee combines strong black coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and floated whipped cream for the classic warming after-dinner drink. Made in under 3 minutes with no special equipment.

Slow-roasted Georgia country ham soaked overnight, rubbed with bourbon and brown sugar, baked low for 8 hours. Southern heritage cooking for special occasions.

Delicate Italian dessert crepes filled with sweetened ricotta and fresh strawberries. Elegant rolled crepes dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for special breakfasts or desserts.

Make your slow cooker feel special with this simple recipe where a turkey breast is cooked to perfection in a savory homemade mushroom sauce.

Elegant apple dessert bars with flaky pastry base, apricot jam layer, and Brazil nut-raisin topping served warm with whipped cream for special occasions.

Easy mocha fudge cake doctors a butter fudge cake mix with hot fudge topping and instant coffee folded into whipped cream. A 4-ingredient layer cake that tastes like a fancy bakery special.

New Zealand rock cakes with butter, raisins, and orange marmalade, baked rough and craggy on purpose. A rustic teatime scone that comes together in 30 minutes with no special equipment.

Luxe French-Italian pizza topped with garlic-butter escargot, earthy dried chanterelles, and melting raclette cheese on French bread dough. A white-tablecloth pizza for special occasions.

Strawberry shortcake with Bisquick drop biscuits, 2-day macerated strawberries, French vanilla ice cream, and fresh whipped cream. The 2-day strawberry marinade is what makes this one special.

Turkey Waldorf sandwich on toasted bread with sliced apple, crunchy walnuts, celery, and a lemon-mayo spread. A no-cook lunch that turns leftover turkey into something special.