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Caviar and Crème Fraîche Tartlets

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

Author: Union Square Events

Maple Pumpkin Pots de Crème

Serve this perfect fall dessert after a dinner of roast pork tenderloin.

Fresh Peach and Gingercream Shortcakes

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Smoked Salmon with Horseradish Cream

Start with very cold cream, and keep it chilled between whipping and serving.

Dried Fruit and Nut Crostata

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Blackberry Buttermilk Cake

Author: Melissa Roberts

Pink Champagne Punch

Author: Ruth Cousineau

Slow Cooked Short Ribs with Gremolata

English short ribs are cut lengthwise along the bone, so the meat sits on top. With a day or two of notice, any butcher should be able to cut them to order.

Author: Travis Lett

Seafood Stew for Two

How to pull off an elegant, effortless date night? Make the rich seafood broth the day before, then sear a couple pieces of fish and reheat the stew during the cocktail hour.

Author: Alison Roman

Chocolate Tiramisu

Author: Kriss Harvey

Hibiscus Punch

Author: Denise Gee

Gorgonzola and Leek Crème Brûlée

Author: Lou Seibert Pappas

Grilled Lobster and Potatoes with Basil Vinaigrette

Some of us prefer the taste of grilled lobster to boiled. The smokiness of the fire balances the richness of the meat while simultaneously intensifying its flavor.

Perfect Manhattan

Here, the word "perfect" refers not to the quality of the classic cocktail (though we do love this version), but to the equal amounts of sweet and dry vermouth used to make it.

Caramelized Honey Brûlée

If you don't have a kitchen torch, time to treat yourself. They're inexpensive and super fun to use-and you can't make this dessert without one.

Author: Alison Roman

Pork Chops Scarpariello

Author: Ian Knauer

Crab, Chile & Mint Crostini

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen