Blanched green beans tossed in garlic oil, chile paste, and honey, then broiled until charred and blistered with a sticky, spicy glaze. A bold, restaurant-style side dish that brings fiery flavor and satisfying snap to any birthday spread.

Cumin-rubbed pork shoulder slow-cooked for six hours until tender, shredded and layered with ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on pressed Cuban bread. A hearty, crispy-outside, melty-inside sandwich that brings the authentic flavors of a Cuban cafe right to your kitchen.

Honey nut cereal, pretzels, Cheddar crackers, wasabi peas, peanuts, and crushed ramen noodles baked with butter, ramen seasoning, and Parmesan. An outrageously addictive party mix with bold, savory crunch in every handful.

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Tender Bibb lettuce, ripe tomatoes, sliced onions, and briny olives are drizzled with a creamy mayo-vinegar-olive oil vinaigrette brightened with fresh parsley. This simple, old-fashioned salad is the perfect cool counterpoint to a bowl of rich, spiced chili.

Shaved Brussels sprouts are sauteed with crispy pancetta pieces and deglazed with a splash of vinegar for a bright, savory finish. This warm, quick-cooking salad makes an elegant side dish that pairs beautifully with rich mains at a dinner party.

A whole turkey deep-fried to golden, crispy perfection with incredibly juicy meat inside. The showstopping centerpiece of Valerie's Thanksgiving table.

Crunchy homemade granola made with oats, chopped hazelnuts, and a honey glaze. A versatile recipe great for breakfast, snacking, or as a gift.

Fresh mint, lime, and grapefruit zest muddled together with rum and topped with club soda for a citrus-forward twist on the classic mojito. A bright, refreshing cocktail that pairs perfectly with a Cuban-inspired spread.

Lobster shells are simmered with sherry and vegetables to build a rich stock, then pureed with an immersion blender and finished with cream and chunks of tender lobster meat. This luxurious, velvety bisque is a sophisticated soup course perfect for a special occasion or holiday meal.

Browned butter enriches a yeasted dough that rises twice, is shaped into 30 soft balls, packed into a 9x13 baking dish, and baked until golden, then finished with flaky sea salt. These pillowy, butter-rich rolls fill the house with the irresistible aroma of fresh-baked bread and elevate any dinner party table.