The Isle Dauphine Club in my youth and at its prime was the toniest of jacket-and-tie-required dinner spots along the Alabama Gulf Coast. My first out-to-dinner memories are of asking the jacketed waiter to describe again Kona Kona Chicken in a Coconut and to his consternation ordering the Spanish Mackerel instead. The place with its swooping lines and gracious curves overlooking the moonlit waters will always be the epitome of dress-up dinner to me. This old-school classic of light poached meringues floating in a caramel gulf is a tribute to the Gulf Coast supper clubs of yesteryear.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
An extra-silky filling (no water bath needed!) and a smooth sour cream topping make this the ultimate cheesecake.
Yes, brownies can—and should—be made with white chocolate.
Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.
This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.
The silky French vanilla sauce that goes with everything.
This flexible recipe is all you need to bring this iconic Provençal seafood stew to your table.
Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.