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Recipes
Apple Tarte Tatin
The key to this French delicacy is cooking the apples low and slow, adding more as the slices in the pan cook down. The tighter packed the apples, the more beautiful and delicious the tatin. Let the tarte cool so the juices set up before flipping, and if any apples stick to the pan, remove them with a fork and nestle them back onto the tarte.
Crepes Suzette
Fill these crepes with a creamy, homemade orange butter, and top them off with flaming brandy and Grand Marnier to impress your guests tableside.
Red Velvet Cake
We paired our favorite cream cheese icing with this classic red velvet cake for an irresistible combination. This recipe is adapted from a local Tennessee favorite, Helen Exum’s Chattanooga Cookbook.
Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
Want to know the secret ingredient that makes this cake light and fluffy? Vinegar! While it may be tart on its own, its addition to the batter elevates the texture of this rich chocolate cake so you don't feel too guilty having just one more piece.
Chocolate Cake With Ganache
A chocolate cake that ticks all the boxes: incredibly moist, light and fudgy, intensely chocolate-y, just the right amount of sweet. It looks incredibly impressive, yet it couldn’t be easier to make and decorate. If you don’t have time to make ganache, it’s also delicious dusted with powdered sugar.
Pan-griddle Artichokes With Fresh Romesco Sauce
This bright, bold recipe was created by the author’s friend David Patterson of Nashville who sears artichoke halves on the grill and spoons a vinaigrette into the hollow of each artichoke. The recipe has been adapted for the cast iron skillet and makes a beautiful and tasty starter for any meal.
Winter Root Vegetable Chili
This hearty chili is filled with winter root vegetables and packed with flavor. For best results, make this chili at least one day ahead. To store the chili, cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to three days. Rewarm over medium heat and check the seasoning before serving.
Sauces For Grilling
Sauces keep your food moist, balance flavors, and add complexity and color to your plate. They can be sweet, spicy, tangy, or sour, and heck, they can be all those things at once. When we get creative with sauces, we like to use a melting pot and silicone brush, which are great for “stovetops” and grills. If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve got tips for making great sauces and how to use the melting pot to do it!
Garlic-Topped Flank Steak Roulade
While this tasty flank steak may look challenging, the steps are quite simple and will leave your guests thinking you’re a culinary rock star!
This elegant yet easy recipe comes from Tammy Credicott, best-selling author of The Healthy Gluten Free Life and Paleo Indulgences.
Lamb Chops With Mint and Mashed Cauliflower
Thick lamb loin chops prepared with mint, garlic, and balsamic vinegar served over a bed of cauliflower "mashed potatoes." Mint is a classic pairing with lamb, but this recipe also includes garlic, creating a fuller flavor. For those who find the use of mint jelly when cooking lamb overwhelming, the combination of fresh mint and garlic provides a welcome and light alternative. Serve this dish over cauliflower "mashed potatoes" for a light and tasty meal.
Fish Tacos With Mango Slaw And Avocado
Fish tacos are traditionally made with fish that has been beer-battered and fried. This version, from Jennifer Chandler’s cookbook "Simply Suppers," uses marinated fish that is then pan-seared.
Pan-seared Duck Breasts with Raspberries
This meal of duck breasts, cooked until golden brown in a cast iron skillet and topped with fresh raspberries in a perfectly sweet sauce, is quick and delicious. It makes a lovely spring dinner when served with fresh, herbed green beans and roasted red potatoes.