First course
109 recipes
Mushrooms with Brown Sauce in Puff Pastry
Mushrooms in a rich sauce nestled into puff pastry shells makes a warm, flavorful first course for fall.
Cheese Flan with Simple Spinach Salad
Serve this is a first course or, add a cup of soup for a light lunch or supper.
Beet Timbales with Goat Cheese
With shredded, cooked beets, these timbales go together quickly for a fun (and impressive) first course or side dish.
Warm Fava Beans & Bacon, on Polenta
We had this as a first course but it would also make a great lunch with some crusty bread or a salad.
Shrimp & Scallop Risotto
This make a lovely, special dinner for 2 but can easily be doubled or tripled.
Butternut Squash Soup
Creamy and flavorful Butternut Squash Soup is an impressive first course or luncheon entrée.
Apple and Mixed Greens with Apple-Truffle Vinaigrette
Apple and Mixed Greens with Apple-Truffle Vinaigrette is an elegant, light and refreshing first course or side salad.
Spinach Stuffed Delicata Rings
Spinach-Filled Delicata Squash Rings make a fun first course for the holidays - or a side dish.
Poached Eggs with Crème Fraîche and Ham
Poached Eggs with Crème Fraîche and Ham, a great first course or brunch dish.
Avocado, Artichoke Heart and Feta Salad
This is an easy, first course salad coming together in just 10 minutes.