Fruit, sherry, and miso play together for a rich and enticing sauce that plays up the earthiness of turkey for a lovely meal that is easy to make while being at home on the fanciest of tables.
Sweet & Savory Turkey Cutlets
Category: Pants That Are Fancy
Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Take your chicken up a notch with a sweet stuffing with raisins, apples, and water chestnuts. Served with a lightly curried sauce, this scrumptious chicken is the perfect option to wow guests.
Squash & Leek Lasagna
The squash is grated and the leeks are sautéed and then layered with a creamy white sauce and whole wheat pasta for a dish that will revolutionize pasta night in your house. Tip: To toast pine nuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 […]
Soft Whole-Wheat Dinner Rolls
Homemade bread adds a personal touch to your meals, and this recipe will beat out the store-bought variety for flavor and nutrition. Make Ahead Tip: You can prepare the rolls through step 6 and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator and let rise until almost doubled in size (3 hours 30 minutes). Bake as directed.
Sea Bass en Papillote
Wrapping fish in papillote, or parchment, is a unique, easy, and delicious way to cook fish. It also makes a fun presentation for guests! Serve with a side salad and some crusty bread. Tip: If you can’t find sea bass, substitute halibut or other white fish fillets.
Salmon Chowder
Full of flavorful vegetables, this chowder can serve as comfort food or a first course for a fancy dinner party. This luxurious chowder is lightened by using evaporated skim milk instead of cream, but the dish is plenty rich. Tip: If you’re making this on a budget, consider using frozen salmon to save money.
Romaine Salad with Chicken, Peaches & Mint
You may find yourself using this puréed apricot dressing and marinade for other salads as well. It’s fruity, minty, and very summery. Tip: To toast almonds, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350ºF until golden brown and fragrant, stirring once or twice (5-7 minutes).
Red Lentil Salad with Dried Fruit & Toasted Pine Nuts
Quick-cooking red lentils and bulgur make up the bulk of this hearty salad. Lemon juice and lemon zest add zip to the sweet dried fruits, mint, and cinnamon. The sweet and tart combination is a classic Middle Eastern flavor profile, and worth devouring.