Get the latest Sophisticated recipes from Group Recipes. http://www.grouprecipes.com/tag/sophisticated This luscious souffle-like side dish combines the classic flavors of ham, three different cheeses, and chives. The crispy crust and fluffy interior of this unusual dish are sure to please! http://www.grouprecipes.com/94447/ham-n-three-cheese-potato-cake.html I posted a roast pear dessert recipe the other day , asking for feedback on a proposed alteration. I got a great suggestion from Notyourmomma, which I incorporated along with an idea of my own. I served this to friends after dinner tonight, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. It's simpleand elegant, and the flavors all marry very well. http://www.grouprecipes.com/89325/rosemary-scented-roasted-pears-chevre-with-prosciutto-and-balsamic-glaze-a-la-tina.html Sometimes you just gotta live just a little dangerously. Raw filet mignon, raw quai eggs. But have it with a couple of cups of good sake, and it will kill all the germs fer shure. http://www.grouprecipes.com/81566/asian-filet-mignon-tartar-with-quail-eggs.html This is something I whipped up for dinner the other day and everyone loved it. I licked the bowl. So very very yummy. http://www.grouprecipes.com/76901/pleasing-pea-pasta.html So much more than cabbage, and very pretty too. People who dislike salad get enthusiastic about this. http://www.grouprecipes.com/62205/super-slaw.html Use a good-quality, dark chocolate chip for these, the rich cocoa content will play up beautifully with the nutty garbanzos. http://www.grouprecipes.com/60753/chickpea-chocolate-chippers.html This is a fun way to eat your veggies, and soaking the skewers in vinaigrette gives them flavor from the inside out. http://www.grouprecipes.com/47098/eggplant-on-a-stick.html Spears of fresh cooked Asperagus topped with herbed tomatoes. http://www.grouprecipes.com/45076/chilled-asperagus-with-guacamole.html Cannellini beans don't always need to be rustic. Here they're paired with lemon zest and either anchovies or caviar, the ultimate luxury food, for a decadent starter. http://www.grouprecipes.com/44460/cannellini-bean-appetizer.html A lovely, figgy end to a meal, that looks like you spent HOURS doing it. Little do they know..... http://www.grouprecipes.com/43845/chocolate-and-fig-mousse.html