Tag: ElegantDinner

Coq au Riesling

Coq au Riesling

Coq au Riesling is a classic French style chicken dish made with chicken thighs simmered in a creamy white wine sauce with bacon, mushrooms, and thyme. Rich, comforting, and full of flavor, it’s perfect for a relaxed but special dinner. Prep 20minutes minutesCook 50minutes minutesServings 6 Ingredients Instructions  

Marry Me Chicken Hearts Tarts 

Marry Me Chicken Hearts Tarts 

The famous chicken that gets you a ring, now in a heart shape. Wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry, this is the ultimate romantic dinner ready in 60 minutes. Prep Time:20minutes minsCook Time:40minutes minsServings:4 serves Equipment Ingredients The Sauce Egg wash Instructions  Notes Nutrition Calories: 787kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans 

Seafood Lasagna

Seafood Lasagna

Seafood Lasagna is the perfect dish when comfort food meets something a little more special. Creamy, cheesy layers bake together with tender seafood and golden pasta to create a rich, satisfying meal that feels worthy of a celebration. Elegant enough for holiday tables yet simple enough to prepare ahead, it’s the kind of dinner that brings restaurant-style flavor straight to your kitchen.

Prep Time:1hour hour
Cook Time:40minutes minutes
Servings:12 people

Ingredients

Seafood, Lasagna, and Cheese

  • ▢12 lasagna noodles
  • ▢1 pound shrimp
  • ▢1 pound crab meat or imitation crab
  • ▢12 ounces quartered scallops
  • ▢2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • ▢2 cups parmesan cheese

Sauce

  • ▢18 ounces canned clam chowder
  • ▢1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ▢3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ▢½ cup parmesan cheese
  • ▢1 teaspoon salt
  • ▢½ teaspoon pepper

Cheese Mixture

  • ▢16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • ▢1 egg
  • ▢2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ▢½ cup fresh chopped parsley
  • ▢½ teaspoon salt

Instructions 

Seafood, Lasagna, and Cheese

  • Cook the 12 lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet, cook the 1 pound shrimp and 12 ounces quartered scallops until the shrimp is pink. Mix the 1 pound crab meat in and set aside
  • In another bowl, mix the 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 2 cups parmesan cheese.

Sauce

  • In a separate bowl, combine the 18 ounces canned clam chowder1 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons lemon juice½ cup parmesan cheese1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Whisk together well.

Ricotta Cheese Mixture

  • In a medium bowl, add the 16 ounces ricotta cheese1 egg2 teaspoons minced garlic½ cup fresh chopped parsley, and ½ teaspoon salt. Whisk to combine.

To Assemble

  • To assemble, pour a thin layer of sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce. Next, spread ⅓ of the ricotta mixture, ⅓ of the seafood mixture, then ⅓ of the shredded cheeses.
  • Repeat the process with sauce, noodles, ricotta, seafood, and cheese twice more, finishing with the cheese mixture on top.
  • Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover the lasagna and bake it for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Storage: Wrap and refrigerate lasagna for up to 5 days, or freeze before or after baking for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen at 375°F for 30–40 minutes or use the microwave for single servings; if baking from frozen, add 20–30 minutes to the bake time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 32gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 1490mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1128IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 478mgIron: 2mg

Lobster Newberg

Lobster Newberg

Lobster Newberg is a luxurious, classic seafood dish that’s rich, creamy, and indulgent. Tender lobster is coated in a velvety, spiced sauce, making it perfect for special dinners, elegant gatherings, or any meal that calls for a touch of decadence. Prep Time:15 minsCook Time:10 minServings:4 

Braised Chicken Legs With Grapes and Fennel

Braised Chicken Legs With Grapes and Fennel

Think of the grapes in this chicken recipe as something like a rustic way to braise chicken in wine. Here, though, you get all the flavor while saving your wine for drinking. Red or green table grapes are sweet but also have just the right 

Osso Buco

Osso Buco

Beef Osso Buco is a rich, hearty dish where tender, slow-braised beef meets a savory, aromatic sauce. Deeply flavorful and melt-in-your-mouth tender, it’s the kind of meal that turns any dinner into a special occasion, perfect for cozy nights or impressive weekend feasts.

Prep Time45 min
Cook Time40 min
Yield6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 beef shanks (14 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine or beef broth
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1-1/2 cups beef broth
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • GREMOLATA:
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

  1. In a large shallow dish, combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Pat beef dry with paper towels. Add beef to dish, 1 piece at a time; turn to coat.
  2. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1-1/2 teaspoons oil; brown 3 beef shanks. Remove from pressure cooker; add 1/4 cup wine, stirring to loosen browned bits. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, broth, vegetables, seasonings and remaining salt. Return browned beef shanks to cooker; pour in half of tomato mixture.
  3. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 40 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Remove meat and vegetables from pressure cooker; keep warm. Make second batch with remaining ingredients, repeating previous procedure. Press cancel.
  4. After removing all meat and vegetables, discard bay leaves. Skim fat from cooking juices. Select saute setting and adjust for medium heat. Bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Press cancel.
  5. In a small bowl, combine gremolata ingredients. Serve beef with gremolata and sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 398 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 47g protein.