A little late-harvest Chardonnay lends balance and elegance to this already luxe foie gras number. Best reserved for when you truly, madly, deeply love your guests.
New Year’s Eve Cocktails
Dec 27, 2010 by
New Year’s Eve drinks set the tone for the night, so kick off your next 365 of them with one of these sophisticated Cary Grant-Deborah Kerr libations.
Beef Tenderloin with Madeira Sauce
Dec 15, 2010 by
This eminently reliable, no-fuss recipe doesn’t ambush you with carving trickery. It’s just a simple, supple roast beef tenderloin napped with a slightly boozy but goof-proof sauce.
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- 1 H
- 1 H, 45 M
- 8
Bourbon Milk Punch
Dec 13, 2010 by
Hello Christmas! Here milk, bourbon, vanilla, and ice cream are whirred in a food processor for a festive drink. A sprinkle of cinnamon is the crowning touch.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 3
Inside-Out Sweet Potatoes
Nov 22, 2010 by
Mashed sweet potato gets slathered all over a marshmallow, coated in crushed corn flakes, and deep-fried until crisp. Talk about something to be thankful for….
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- 40 M
- 1 H
- 6
Pistachio-Orange Cocktail Cookies
Nov 16, 2010 by
These savory-sweet cocktail cookies are simple to make yet pack a wallop of flavor. Set them out as a pre-dinner nibble when you want something fetching.
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- 35 M
- 1 H, 25 M
- 5
Cranberry Cosmopolitan
Nov 16, 2010 by
Pity the pilgrims. They hadn’t yet conjured this cranberry cosmo, which is a cinch to make and ensures Thanksgiving is a lot more tolerable. Sure beats mead.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 2
Sautéed Onions, Chestnuts, and Bacon
Nov 15, 2010 by
David’s sautéed onions, chestnuts, and bacon recipe is an ideal Thanksgiving side dish. It’s salty, sweet, and caramel-y. Who can resist that?
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- 15 M
- 30 M
- 11
Almond Flounder Meunière
Nov 08, 2010 by
Made with both almonds and brown butter, this little number from Dorie Greenspan is the love child of sole amandine and sole meuniere.
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- 25 M
- 25 M
- 5
Chocolate Torte
Oct 29, 2010 by
This stunning Southern belle and its dozen tiers—yup, count ‘em, 12—is astonishingly easy peasy to make thanks to a savvy cake-baking tactic.
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- 1 H, 15 M
- 2 H
- 19
Maple Leaf Cocktail
Oct 21, 2010 by
For this boozy cocktail, bourbon, maple syrup, and lemon juice are shaken and served with a cinnamon stick garnish. Autumn sipping, anyone?
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 6
Svelte Green Goddess Dip
Sep 20, 2010 by
This evocatively named dip isn’t the same as the one of yore. It’s got the same sumptuous taste, the same creamy texture, the same luminous color, just not the same calorie count.
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- 15 M
- 15 M
- 21
Rosemary Lemon Drop
Sep 10, 2010 by
This classy little number shamelessly flaunts its herbal notes, making it as suave and cosmopolitan as far more complicated, not to mention classic, cocktails.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 12
Bruschetta with Tomato
Aug 24, 2010 by
Bruschetta rubbed with garlic and loaded with tomato are de rigeur summer fare. Pile heirloom tomatoes on the toast for a twist on the classic.
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- 20 M
- 20 M
- 12
Fava Bean Puree
Aug 09, 2010 by
Few things say spring like the brilliant green of a fava bean. Here, a little help on how to harness these harbingers of warm weather.
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- 30 M
- 45 M
- 5
Lemon Chill | Sgroppino
Aug 05, 2010 by
This madcap Italian nightcap swirls together vodka, prosecco, and lemon sorbet to ridiculously satiating, giggle inducing effect.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 7
Cantaloupe Soup with Prosciutto-Mozzarella Sandwiches
Aug 03, 2010 by
Though these classic summery ingredients couldn’t be more accessible, these results couldn’t be less expected.
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- 10 M
- 10 M
- 6
Sole à La Meunière
Jul 18, 2010 by
Classic bistro cooking at its best, sole meuniere maintains a balance between nutty brown butter and the lilt of lemon. A simple dish with a complex taste.
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- 30 M
- 45 M
- 2
Lamb Chops with Cilantro-Mint Sauce
Jul 15, 2010 by
Is anything more alluring than watching your loved one gnaw a chop, coveting every last iota of lamb goodness? We think not.
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- 10 M
- 30 M
- 13
Salami and Cheese Tapa | Tapa de Salami y Queso
Jul 11, 2010 by
Simple, simple, simple. Salami, Manchego, and chewy, crusty country bread.
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- 15 M
- 15 M
- 8