Buttery slice-and-bake cookies studded with dried cherries and a subtle kick of white pepper, shaped into logs and chilled overnight before slicing. A surprising sweet-spicy combination that makes for an unexpected and delightful wine club dessert.

Canned chickpeas dried thoroughly and deep-fried until irresistibly crisp, tossed with fried sage leaves and grated Parmesan. A crunchy, savory snack that pairs wonderfully with cocktails or a glass of wine on a long winter evening.

Red wine simmered in a slow cooker with cheesecloth-wrapped whole spices, orange juice and zest, and a sprig of rosemary. A fragrant, hands-off holiday drink that fills the house with warmth as the days grow shorter.

Bring the heat to your next backyard hangout with Valerie’s ultimate sweet-and-spicy summer dish featuring perfectly seared scallops over a bed of fresh, snappy corn. It’s a quick, cast-iron masterpiece that delivers a burst of seasonal flavor and just the right amount of chili-crisp kick!

A light and creamy chicken salad with crisp apples and sweet grapes in a yogurt-buttermilk dressing. A refreshing, healthier take on a lunchtime classic.

Buttery toffee studded with toasted hazelnuts and finished with flaky sea salt. A sweet-salty confection perfect for gifting to neighbors.

Equal parts bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, and fresh grapefruit juice are shaken together and strained into a coupe glass. This perfectly balanced modern classic cocktail delivers bittersweet, citrusy complexity in a deceptively simple equal-parts formula.

A chocolate hybrid treat that's half scone, half muffin — tender, rich, and cocoa-forward. A sweet Valentine's morning surprise.

Fresh mixed berries macerated in chilled limoncello and garnished with ribbons of fresh basil. A light, boozy dessert that comes together in minutes.