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Try this technique on any type of ground meat for an easy rice bowl topper.

Store-bought puff pastry makes these savory "elephant ears" an easy bite-sized appetizer for your next party.

A zesty lobster salad instantly turns avocado toast into an elegant and cocktail party–worthy hors d'oeuvre.

This classic French spiced bread is great for sweet toast in the morning, or it can be sliced thinly and served with pâté for a pretty party appetizer.

We combined the rich and indulgent cheesiness of Pommes Aligot and the beautifully swirled rosettes of Pommes Duchesse into one super-luxe casserole that looks fancy but is surprisingly simple to make.

Even in its simplicity, there's something about this buttery almond cake that just feels special. Baking it in a pie dish allows for you to serve it straight out of the vessel, whether for breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack, accompanied by nothing but a steaming cup of coffee or tea.

Make this impressive but easy bark for a holiday gathering, gift-giving, or festive snacking.

Both the tart shell and the filling for this luscious quiche can be prepped ahead, making it a great dish for brunch entertaining.

These sparkly cookies take classic gingerbread and turn up the volume with three variations of ginger and a decadent cream cheese filling.

Cranberry sauce adds a festive holiday hue and refreshing zing to this sparkling cocktail.

When it comes to a special-occasion main course, it doesn't get more timeless or show-stopping than porchetta.

Add a blast of bright citrus to your weekend with this Italian-style tart.

You'll make more dressing than you need for one batch of salad with this recipe, but that's a good thing.

It doesn't get simpler—or more elegant—than crème fraîche and caviar tartlets alongside a glass of sparkling wine.

You know you love Brussels sprouts and bacon, but have you ever tried Brussels sprouts and bacon jam? You (and your hungry party guests) are in for a surprising treat.

Pickled grapes make a refreshingly sweet-tart companion to rich country pâté in this simple bite-size appetizer.

Pickled okra brine, where have you been all our lives!?

Pure maple syrup and a few pantry basics make this easy, sweet-spicy sausage sing.

Your blender does most of the work for you to make this decadent mousse: no eggs, no double boiler, no extra fuss. It's the perfect make-ahead dessert for an impressive holiday meal.