Blue cheese and crisp bacon balance the gentle acidity of heirloom tomatoes, which are best eaten raw for a true appreciation of their natural flavor.

Cornstarch gives these cookies a crisp, delicate texture; a caramel-sweet dulce de leche filling puts them over the top.

A perfect ending to a Valentine’s Day dinner, these bite-size confections are like miniature candy bars—only better.

These little stacks of toasted and buttered bread, foie gras terrine, and Sauternes gel will make you swoon and sigh.

Let the strawberries sit this one out: An inspired swap results in a tart twist on a classic American dessert.

The toasted crumbs on top have a cheesy crispness, and the pasta beneath is creamy and rich. Kids will appreciate the individual servings, but the recipe makes plenty, so why not pour the extra into a baking...

The heat of horseradish plays up the turnips’ and potatoes’ earthy qualities, and a topping of toasted bread crumbs lends a delightful crunch.

Spooned onto buttery toast points, it makes for tiny little bites with big sea flavor.

Thinly sliced, mushroom caps add a satisfying meatiness to a fluffy omelet filled with Gruyère, fresh tarragon, and shallot.