126 elegant fresh Recipes

sweet potatoes, salt & freshly ground black pepper, melted butter, brie cheese, with rind removed, candied walnuts or 1 cup candied pecans, chopped, fresh chives

lime juice (or lemon), light oil, agave nectar, strawberries (fresh ), asparagus (fresh ), head lettuce

boneless skinless chicken breasts, good chicken stock, drops lavender , cooking essence or 1 tsp culinary lavender flowers, butter, shallot, peeled and finely chopped, cornflour, creme fraiche, salt and pepper, fresh lemon juice, fresh lavender flowers (to garnish )

butter, flour, dried dill weed, dry white wine, clam juice, whipping cream, grated parmesan cheese, hard-boiled eggs, shrimp, drained and deveined, dry breadcrumbs, butter, melted, fresh dill

kosher salt, water, skinless pheasant breast halves, herb seasoned stuffing mix, crushed, melted butter, mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped fresh chives, dijon mustard, salt and black pepper to taste

beef tenderloin steaks, asparagus or 1 bunch, chopped fresh thyme, salt, pepper, butter, olive oil, dry white wine, beef consomme, half-and-half, crumbled blue cheese

beef tenderloin steaks, chopped fresh thyme, salt, pepper, butter, olive oil, dry white wine, beef consomm, half-and-half, asparagus spears, crumbled blue cheese

kohlrabi, butter, vegetable stock or 1/4 cup chicken stock, fresh tarragon, finely chopped, salt, black pepper, chopped fresh parsley

fresh broccoli florets or 4 -5 cups frozen broccoli, thawed and well drained, cooked chicken breasts, cubed, mayonnaise (hellman s is best), cream of chicken soup, undiluted, salt and pepper, lemon juice, grated parmesan cheese (optional), curry powder (optional), chopped celery, onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste), butter, grated cheddar cheese or 2 cups any favorite cheese, crushed cracker crumbs (ritz is best), melted butter (or less if desired)

butter, extra virgin olive oil, shallot, finely minced, baby portabella mushrooms, chopped, fresh basil, finely chopped, minced clams, salt, fresh ground black pepper, spinach fettuccine

firm white fish fillets (i use orange roughy), dry sherry, fresh lemon juice, salt, butter, flour, white pepper, prepared mustard, chicken base or 1 tsp chicken bouillon, whipping cream, shredded swiss cheese, cooked lobsters or 1 1/3 cups substitute shrimp or 1 1/3 cups crab, cut into 3/4 inch pieces, snipped fresh parsley, lemon twist, for garnish

butter, fresh button mushrooms, black olives, chopped, half-and-half, brandy, chives, chopped, dried tarragon, salt and pepper, chopped fresh parsley

boneless skinless chicken breasts, poultry seasoning, fresh ground pepper, prosciutto, shredded gruyere cheese, diced cremini mushrooms, butter, divided, flour, chicken broth, dried porcini mushrooms, dry sherry or 2 tbsp cognac, sour cream, salt & freshly ground black pepper

red onions, ripe tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil or white truffle olive oil, grated romano cheese, sliced black olives, fresh basil leaves, bib lettuce

avocados, onion, ripe tomato, fresh cilantro, salt, lime juice, jalapeno

blanched spinach, well drained, fresh eggs, crumbled cooked bacon, washed parsley, cream

butter, vegetable oil, firm red apples, peeled,cored,cut into 1/3 inch thick wedges, orange liqueur, canned chicken broth, chopped fresh parsley, orange flavored honey, orange zest, center-cut pork chops, 1 inch thick, salt and pepper, to taste