Roasted squab with corn and chili sauce: juniper-scented birds roasted rare, served with a smoky bacon, chili, and corn-cob sauce sweetened with maple syrup.
Classic French chicken with 40 cloves of garlic, slow-baked in vermouth with herbs and aromatics. Garlic turns mellow and spreadable on toast.
Yogurt-marinated veal ribs with garlic, olive oil, and crushed red pepper, baked then finished on the grill. An Indian-inspired marinade that tenderizes and flavors the meat.
A golden, puffy soufflé filled with tender zucchini (or spinach), nutty Gruyère, and fresh parsley. Vegetarian, elegant, and easier than you think. Serve it straight from the oven for maximum wow factor.
Little soup: chicken broth with artichoke bottoms, asparagus, egg yolk ribbons, lettuce, and chopped pistachios. A light, elegant spring soup that cooks in 10 minutes.
Pheasant Veronique is a classic French preparation with butter-roasted pheasant in a silky cream sauce finished with green grapes, lemon juice, and arrowroot. An elegant dinner party main course.
Julienned smoked turkey and nutty Jarlsberg cheese tossed with seedless grapes, celery and a sherry-spiked mayonnaise, finished with briny green peppercorns. A refined no-cook main course salad.
Silky cucumber soup brightened with lemongrass, spinach, and cilantro. Serve it warm or chilled for a light, fragrant starter that comes together in 40 minutes.
Ginger-garlic shrimp stir-fries shell-on jumbo prawns in a hot wok with fresh ginger, garlic and scallions. A 15-minute Chinese restaurant-style dish where the shells stay on for flavor.
A marinated pork roast that fit for any Sunday dinner.
Silky black bean soup with bacon, honey, and aromatics blended and strained smooth. Serve with cool sour cream and bright mango salsa for a stunning contrast of flavors.
Shiitake mushroom caps tossed in olive oil, soy sauce, crushed garlic, rosemary, and a touch of maple syrup, then charcoal grilled until smoky and lightly charred. A vegan-friendly side that steals the show at any cookout.
Grilled Portobello Sandwich with Goat Cheese & Green Sauce recipe
Baked macaroni and cheese with a from-scratch cheddar bechamel sauce, sour cream for extra tang, and a breadcrumb crust. Creamy, sharp, and baked golden on top.
Mexican garlic soup with 10 cloves of garlic sauteed in butter, simmered in stock, and topped with a poached egg, asadero cheese, and parsley. Rustic, warming, and ready in 25 minutes.
Cooked pineapple salsa with tomatoes, hot peppers, cumin, lime juice, and a touch of cinnamon simmered for 30 minutes. A sweet-spicy fruit salsa for grilled fish.