Perfect for a hot summer day, white Spanish gazpacho has the mellow flavor of almonds. Garnish with grapes or try gooseberries for a sweet, tart flavor.
Perfect Roast Turkey
This iconic roast turkey is, we sorta have to admit, perfect to behold. And it ought to be after being brined, stuffed with chestnut stuffing, and all but smothered in a ridiculously rich, real-deal gravy.
Cream-Filled Chocolate Doughnuts
These doughnuts, made of rich chocolate brioche dough fried into warm, airy rounds, are filled with thick, cool pastry cream. Don’t expect them to last the day.
Cornish Pasties
These Cornish pasties are sturdy pastries filled with meat, such as beef, plus lots of vegetables, including potatoes, onions, and carrots. Kids love them.
Pumpkin Trifles
Pumpkin bread—homemade or store-bought—is layered with vanilla pudding, pumpkin butter, and caramel sauce.
English Onion Soup with Sage and Cheddar
Slowly sweating the onions releases the sublime flavors of this English onion soup by Jamie Oliver. Use a variety of onions: white, red, and shallots.
Brown-Bag Apple Pie
This pie, baked in a paper bag in the grill, is filled with apples and topped with brown sugar streusel. Impress guests by ripping open the bag at the table.
Rib Eye Steak with Pepper Purée & Pine Nuts
Each steak is seasoned simply and grilled to perfection. On the side is an orange-bell-pepper puree and potatoes.
Sally’s Coconut Macaroons
From the folks at The Splendid Table, these sophisticated coconut macaroons are simply mounds of sweetened coconut toasted to perfection.
Darkness on the Delta
A deep, dark-as-night, fudgy-as-heck, bittersweet cake that’s a deserving dessert for any dinner party. Chocoholics, you’re welcome.