Classic French Nantua sauce built from live crayfish, cognac flambé, mirepoix, tomato, and cream, reduced to a velvety finish. A masterclass in old-school French technique.
Lobster, shrimp, and king crab in a velvety white wine cream sauce with butter and paprika. A showpiece seafood dish that serves 12 over rice.
Dessert crepes filled with vanilla pudding and whipped cream, topped with fresh sliced strawberries. A no-bake shortcut dessert ready in 15 minutes using instant pudding mix.
Bailey's chocolate chip cheesecake on a graham crust, spiked with Irish cream and studded with chocolate chips. Finished with coffee-laced whipped cream and chocolate curls for a grown-up holiday dessert.
Mango passion fruit gelato blends fresh mango puree with tangy passion fruit nectar and half-and-half for a creamy tropical frozen dessert. Churns up in minutes with no egg yolks.
Tender chicken breasts cooked atop sautéed mushrooms, sliced and draped in a rich Dijon cream sauce studded with sweet halved grapes. An elegant 45-minute dinner that looks like it came from a French bistro.
Absolutely delicious with crunchy vegetables, this is also great with crackers, chicken fingers and wings.
Recipe by Mathew Metcalfe - Adapted for North American measurements. It's a complex dessert with a serious wow factor, many elements could be used on their own in various ways to dress up other desserts.
Crumbled Italian sausage simmered with plum tomatoes and heavy cream, tossed with farfalle. A rich, 30-minute Italian pasta that hits the table fast on busy nights.
A no-bake holiday chocolate dessert with a vanilla wafer crust, buttery filling, and cocoa whipped cream layered with walnuts, bananas, and cherries. Chill overnight and slice.
Dense chocolate fudge cake with oats, Kahlua, and chocolate syrup, topped with a broiled brown sugar and nut crunch. One pan, under an hour, and dangerously rich.
Dried apples simmered in cider, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then baked in a flaky double crust with cream poured through the top. This Appalachian-style pie delivers concentrated apple flavor no fresh pie can match.
A simple and scrumptious quiche made with dried beef and swiss cheese.
Golden, puffy souffle roll filled with a warm cream cheese and crab meat filling. This impressive rolled souffle with Parmesan and chives slices into elegant pinwheels.
Creamy hamburger mushroom stroganoff: ground beef and mushrooms simmered in a tangy sour cream sauce, ladled over egg noodles. The 30-minute weeknight version of the Russian classic.
Irish potato pie loaded with diced ham, Swiss cheese, scallions, and bell pepper baked in a creamy egg custard. A crustless, hearty one-dish meal that slices into golden wedges.
Twice-baked potatoes stuffed with lobster, sauteed mushrooms, and melted Jarlsberg cheese finished with dry vermouth. A show-stopping steakhouse-style side that turns a baked potato into a luxury main.
Rakott Krumpli is a classic Hungarian layered casserole of boiled potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, ham, and sausage, finished with sour cream and paprika. Hearty, filling Central European comfort food.
Sweet dessert quiche filled with sliced apples and raisins in a creamy cinnamon custard. The fruit base gets topped with rich cream and eggs that bake into silky smoothness. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Buttery yeasted beignets scented with orange zest and rum, fried until golden, dusted with powdered sugar, and served with a warm homemade butterscotch dipping sauce.
Chocolate chip and currant pound cake with Cognac-soaked currants, semi-sweet chocolate, and a hint of cinnamon, baked in a Bundt pan and drizzled with a Cognac glaze.
Soft sour cream drop cookies with apricot preserves baked right into the dough. Brush with warm apricot glaze for a fruity shine. Makes 5 dozen in about 30 minutes.
Super fluffy, chocolaty, and creamy. The cake is made with egg whites, cream, chocolate and sour cream. Raspberries add extra fruitiness and refreshing taste.
Crustless mini-quiches: bite-sized egg cups with cottage cheese, sharp cheddar, sour cream, and Bisquick for self-crusting edges. Six ingredients, perfect for brunch trays and lunchbox.
Mandarin orange sunshine cake made with yellow cake mix and canned oranges replacing the water. Frosted with a pineapple, sour cream, and vanilla pudding whipped topping.
Old-fashioned Southern sour cream cookies with chopped walnuts and a cinnamon-sugar crunch. Soft, cakey, and perfect for cookie swaps, these drop cookies freeze beautifully and make 3 dozen in just 30 minutes.
Garlic butter shrimp scampi with a creamy clam juice sauce, white wine, lemon, and fresh basil served over fettuccine. A restaurant-quality scampi with a rich, simmered butter sauce.
Easy ground beef stroganoff with cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and canned mushrooms over egg noodles. A budget-friendly weeknight comfort meal in 30 minutes.
Rich cheesecake with toasted almond-graham crust and brown sugar praline topping. Two-stage baking creates creamy filling crowned with caramelized almond sauce.
A cloud-light French-style cherry mousse made with pureed cherries folded into whipped cream and billowy egg whites. No gelatin needed for this elegant chilled dessert.
Mont Blanc dessert: a crisp meringue base ringed with piped vanilla-chestnut puree vermicelli and crowned with vanilla cream and grated dark chocolate. The classic French patisserie centerpiece.
Shrimp linguine with a quick cream sauce of Swiss, blue, and parmesan cheeses, fresh tomato, garlic, and oregano. Restaurant-style seafood pasta on the table in 30 minutes.
Orange-pumpkin chiffon pie with a gelatin-set spiced filling brightened by orange juice and zest, lightened with whipped egg whites. A no-bake holiday alternative to traditional pumpkin pie.
Sour cream chocolate chip cake: a tender, coffee-cake style cake made with cold-cut butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a generous cup and a half of chocolate chips. Sinks slightly in the center as it cools.
A universal cream soup formula: butter, onion, potato for body, chicken broth, and any steamed vegetable you like, pureed silky and finished with heavy cream.
Crustless-style quiche with a crispy grated potato shell filled with ham, broccoli, and melted cheese in a creamy egg custard. Gluten-free friendly and packed with flavor.
Almond cream filling made with almond paste, toasted ground almonds, and egg yolks cooked into a silky custard. A rich pastry filling for tarts, cakes, and croissants.
Rocky Road refrigerator cake layers fudgy coffee-spiked brownies with whipped cocoa cream, mini marshmallows, and chopped walnuts. A make-ahead chocolate dessert that turns richer and sliceable after a night in the fridge.
Tender sour cream pastry rolled with apricot jam, walnuts, and raisins into elegant strudel cookies. These make-ahead sweets are perfect for holiday cookie trays.
Barbecued chicken burritos wrap shredded rotisserie chicken, BBQ sauce, black beans, corn, and sour cream in whole wheat tortillas. Leftover-chicken dinner in 15 minutes.
Creamy curry soup with mixed seafood, mushrooms, asparagus, and green peas in a flour-thickened chicken broth finished with cream. Ready in under 20 minutes.
Awesome Jalapenos Stuffed with Chorizo and Cream Cheese recipe
Chicken a la king simmers leftover roast chicken with mushrooms and asparagus in a creamy stock-and-cream sauce, served over white rice. A comforting, retro way to use up Sunday's roast.
Light, airy Vermont maple chiffon cake with walnuts, drizzled in reduced maple syrup glaze. Baked in an angel food pan and cooled upside down for a tall, tender crumb.
Jansson's frestelse is the iconic Swedish Christmas potato gratin: julienned potatoes layered with soft onions and salty anchovies, baked in cream until golden and bubbling. A must on any Scandinavian smorgasbord.
A creamy and delicious dip is also much lower fat. Serve it with carrot sticks, celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, tortilla chips or bagel chips or crackers.
A four-layer Snickers pie: graham cracker crust, fudgy chocolate brownie layer studded with Snickers chunks, creamy cheesecake, and drizzled milk chocolate ganache on top. Decadent dessert overload.