Chicken breasts poached in stock are shredded and simmered with white beans partially blended for body, green chiles, ancho chile powder, cumin, and coriander, then served with extensive toppings. This creamy, mild chili is a crowd-pleasing game-day staple that invites everyone to customize their bowl.

This recipe for Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies is Val and Sophie's sophisticated take on the ultimate classic. By swapping standard semi-sweet chips for dark chocolate and adding a generous two tablespoons of fresh orange zest, she transforms a childhood favorite into a bright, "grown-up" treat that balances rich cocoa with citrusy aromatics.

A crunchy medley of wheat, rice, and oat cereals mixed with fish crackers is tossed in a fragrant honey-butter-rosemary mixture, then baked at 300°F until toasted and irresistible. This sweet-savory-herby snack mix is perfect for munching during a competitive payback showdown.

Coconut seltzer, pineapple vodka, and fresh lime juice are stirred together over ice for a light, effervescent tropical cocktail. This breezy, three-ingredient spritzer is refreshingly simple and perfect for sipping during an outdoor movie under the stars.

A blend of cream cheese, sharp Cheddar, and hot sauce is shaped into a football, coated in toasted walnuts, and detailed with string cheese laces, served alongside homemade rosemary-thyme crackers. This playful, savory appetizer is the ultimate centerpiece for a football watch party spread.

Thinly sliced cucumbers marinated in rice vinegar and soy sauce with a touch of sugar. A cool, refreshing Asian-inspired side salad.

A rich, layered Italian lasagna featuring a hearty meat ragu, creamy besciamella sauce, and loads of Parmigiano-Reggiano and mozzarella. This holiday centerpiece is worth every minute of the labor of love.

Retro-style chicken liver and water chestnut bites wrapped in bacon and glazed with teriyaki sauce. A savory, bite-sized appetizer that's a guaranteed poker night crowd-pleaser.