Apple pie with an almond-butter crust and a bacon-lattice top. A special ingredient takes it over the top. You will swoon for this one.

Eggs Newberg: Poached eggs with a creamy shrimp sauce that was a favorite at Hearst Castle back when Clark Gable stayed for breakfast!

D’Artagnan’s pork tenderloin with a 300 year old onion and mustard wonder of a sauce –– Sauce Robert. Easy to make and terribly good!

When Princess Grace ate with the Kennedys at the White House she had lemony Lamb with sherry glazed vegetables.

For your Valentine, the best rich chocolate pudding ever with rose and a warm spicy heart, inspired by Like Water for Chocolate.

Chicken with Sauce Chasseur (a mushroom-y tomato sauce) and a tower of rice and vegetables just like Jackie Kennedy served!

Blanquette de Veau using D’Artagnan’s gorgeous veal tenderloin makes for a voluptuous version of a French classic in a mushroom cream sauce.

Batata Veda, Vegan, Gluten Free and irresistible spicy fried potato balls and a dry coconut chutney to die for. A perfect spicy snack.

A 600 year old sauce with pears and grapes for duck or goose full of spice and flavor. It will surprise you with its subtle beauty.

A classic sauce makes venison or steak into a special occasion (divine with Stilton Mashed Potatoes). First of a series on sauces!

Ambergris cakes from a 17th century recipe. Easy to make (with or without ambergris) light as air and good with sweet wines.

Lobster Fra Diavolo inspired by the Algonquin Roundtable. It’s perfect for New Years with Lobster and a tomato sauce.

Chicken Croquettes Royal, made special with mushrooms and a dab of truffle butter, inspired by an Inaugural dinner for Abraham Lincoln.

From a legendary 400 year old cookbook, crisp crusted tuna with an orange marmalade/quince mustard dipping sauce.

From 13th century Andalusia, a chicken sausage that uses nuts instead of fat for richness, and is complimented by saffron-rose apples.

Filet Mignon with an orange-rose sauce from a 350 year old recipe has a magical flavor combination that will surprise and delight!

Tipsy Fritters from a Victorian recipe – apples a Grand Marnier batter and the best caramel ice cream ever– you’ll fall hard for this!

Cheesecake – a magnificent taste of the ancient world – a 2000 year-old recipe for ricotta pastry bathed in honey and a breeze to make.

One of Edith Wharton’s favorite dishes, Turkey stuffed with oysters and an oyster sauce — straight from Colonial America and so good.

Salade Aïda is a beautiful salad with artichoke hearts, tomatoes and peppers on chicory and a secret ingredient that makes it great.

The Frasier – strawberry shortcake that went to finishing school with an addictive strawberry gelée that’s not that hard to make.

Swedish Meatballs with the best texture ever and perfect with smoked pasta… you won’t be able to resist them!