With fresh, high-quality tuna now available year-round in most parts of the country, it's easier than ever to make this elegant pink delicacy at home.

The perfect picnic meal is a delicious sandwich, bursting with fresh seasonal ingredients and big enough for two hands to hold. Here are two of our favorites, created by Chef Perry Hoffman from our étoile Restaurant and paired with two food-friendly wines.

Created by the chefs at étoile Restaurant, this naturally pink appetizer has become one of the signature dishes at our annual Pink Party, a fundraising event held at the Domaine Chandon winery to benefit Breast Cancer Research.

If Mom is expecting flowers for Mother's Day, or maybe just a card, she'll be delighted when you serve her a bubbly brunch with crêpes made from scratch.

Creole Jambalaya is authentic New Orleans cuisine, with origins in the French Quarter. Like the Crescent City itself, it's a melting pot of Spanish, French and Native American influences. Jambalaya is a terrific party dish.

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a little nutty, a little spicy. The language you hear on Bourbon Street can be a little salty too, which makes this a perfect recipe for kicking off your Mardi Gras party.

Oysters are the finger food of the gods. And with so many ways to serve them, you simply must treat your guests to a plate of fresh Pacifics, Belons or Olympias when they're in season.

If you like hearing your guests say, "you made this yourself?" when you serve a dessert, then you must try this recipe from the chefs at étoile Restaurant.

The simple addition of orange zest adds a delightful dimension to this French classic, with subtle, tangy citrus notes enhancing the creamy-sweet custard. Home cooks who don’t have a chef’s blowtorch can easily use their broiler to caramelize the sugar topping. But remember to leave the oven door slightly open and keep watch. A golden sugar crust can quickly turn black if left too long under the flame.

Mixing truffles with your popcorn is a little like drinking étoile Brut at a baseball game. Delightfully original and perfectly delicious.