Fancy foods

This entire summer barbecue menu was put together in about 4 hours the day before the party, and all I had to do was remove everything from the fridge, hand the skewers to my grill-master husband, unveil the sides, and enjoy a few cocktails!

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Master the French classic at home with creamy mashed potatoes and bacon-wrapped green bean bundles.

I am always on the hunt for perfectly seared duck breast and this seared duck with cipollini onions uses a technique that will yield perfect duck every time.

This baked ratatouille is also known as confit byaldi, created by Chef Thomas Keller and the inspiration to the ratatouille dish from the Pixar movie, Ratatouille. It consists of layers of zucchini, squash, eggplant, and tomatoes shingled on top of a layer of piperade sauce made of red bell pepper, tomatoes, aromatics, and herbs. This dish is simple, refreshing, and super tasty.

This signature recipe was developed over several years. Although the sour cream may seem unusual, it results in a wonderfully smooth and decadent cake.

Feast on this succulent, pan-seared filet mignon drenched in a rich, tangy herb-laden bearnaise sauce. This lavish yet straightforward rendition is perfect for an elegant dinner at home.