A not-too-sweet tart that tastes like a vanilla cookie with jam with a meringue topping

A smooth, creamy, simple, and absolutely delicious carrot and potato soup that’s perfect for fall and winter

Late 19th century pancakes made with buckwheat and risen overnight

Apples baked with butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Simple, yet delicious enough for the first class breakfast table

An appropriately fancy presentation for smoked salmon as part of a first class breakfast aboard the Titanic

Creamy baked eggs with a crunchy bread crumb topping

The medicinal flavor of the Chartreuse is tempered by the sweetness of the jelly and the peach, but that paired with the texture of gelatin makes this more of a centerpiece in my opinion

A palate cleanser or boozy upscale dessert, this sorbet-like frozen concoction is citrusy, Champagne-y, and very good

Sirloin steak with a simple and delicious glaze and a tangy, flavorful béarnaise sauce

Soft, buttery potatoes that are absolutely delicious. They take a bit of time to make, but are simple and so good

Escoffier’s Chicken Lyonnaise is so complex and delicious. It’s savory and dark with a very gentle sweetness

Reminiscent of a Manhattan, there’s a bit of whiskey burn that’s softened by the sweetness of the vermouth and sloe gin

A hearty porridge-like soup with the interesting flavor combination of mace and chicken stock