Recipe Roundup

8 Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund Like a Boss

You just got paid by the government. It's time to eat fancy.

By Matt Duckor

April 18, 2016

New Year's Eve appetizers made with caviar and creme fraiche in a mini tart shell.

Ditte Isager
1/8
Why poach your cod in water when you can poach it in SAFFRON BROTH?
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Grace Parisi
2/8
Caviar and Crème Fraîche Tartlets
It doesn't get much more luxe than caviar and crème fraîche.
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David Cicconifood styling by Rhoda Boone
3/8
Spicy Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan and Pine Nuts
Just count all those expensive pine nuts sprinkled with reckless abandon across this vegetable side dish.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Grace Parisi
4/8
Lobster Toasts With Avocado and Espelette Pepper
Avocado toast? No thanks. We're lobster toasting from now on.
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Gentl & Hyers
5/8
Standing Rib Roast with Aioli
This is your casual weekday lunch now.
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Photo by Mitchell Feinberg
6/8
Spicy Popcorn With Piment d'Espelette and Marcona Almonds
Even our movie theater popcorn is getting bossed out.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Katherine Sacks
7/8
Pan Bagnat Sandwich with Tuna, Anchovies, and Parsley
New motto: Anchovies on everything. The fancy kind.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle
8/8
Eggs Baked in Crispy Prosciutto Baskets
Bread baskets are so pre-refund. We're all about prosciutto baskets now.
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Broken Lasagna Noodle Soup With Spinach

This lasagna soup delivers rich, baked-pasta flavor without an oven. Made with Italian sausage and spinach, it’s a fast, weeknight-friendly take on the classic.