Pizza dough rolled up with pepperoni and mozzarella into logs, baked until golden, brushed with garlic-Parmesan oil, and sliced into bite-sized rounds. A fun, shareable snack with all the flavors of pizza night in every popped-in-your-mouth piece.

Valerie and Sophie turn Val’s mother’s lasagna recipe into a simple, modern, super skillet-ready dinner, so bubbly and cheesy, it’ll make you think lasagna can be more than just a Sunday special.

A semi-homemade lemon cake with a ricotta-mascarpone filling that magically switches layers during baking, topped with a creamy mascarpone-pudding frosting. A bright, tangy showstopper that proves when life gives you lemons, you bake something wonderful.

Preparing this Watermelon and Burrata salad is an absolute breeze. Perfect for when you're hungry but don't want to spend all day over a hot stove. It's refreshing, a bit salty, and packed with flavor.

Thick eggplant slices are grilled until smoky and tender, then layered with a chunky tomato-olive sauce, melty mozzarella, and Parmesan and baked until bubbly. This lighter take on eggplant Parmean trades the fryer for the grill, adding charred depth while keeping the dish satisfying and full-flavored.

Crispy Marsala wine shells deep-fried to golden perfection, filled with sweetened ricotta studded with orange zest and shaved bittersweet chocolate. An authentic Italian pastry that's the crowning jewel of any Little Italy feast.

Calamari marinated in a soy-vinegar-honey-chili-ginger blend is grilled and served over marinated cucumbers atop a spiced yogurt sauce seasoned with coriander, caraway, sumac, and paprika. This vibrant, layered dish brings bold global flavors together for an elegant warm-weather appetizer or light main course.

Rich, moist chocolate cupcakes crowned with a dual-piped swirl of vanilla and strawberry buttercream frosting. A playful Neapolitan-inspired treat that's a hit with kids and championship bakers alike.

Spiced lamb meatballs seasoned with coriander, cumin, and cinnamon, grilled in a basket and served on charred naan with a grilled tomato sauce and crumbled feta. A Mediterranean-inspired flatbread made entirely on the grill that brings bold, aromatic flavor to an all-day grilling session.

Dense, fudgy brownies made with unsweetened chocolate and buttermilk for a rich, gooey center. The ultimate movie night indulgence.