Salami layered with mozzarella and Parmesan, bound with eggs, and baked in crescent roll dough until puffed and golden. A rich, meaty Italian pie rooted in family tradition that is perfect for brunch, lunch, or a hearty snack.

Shrimp and lump crab are tossed with mayo, diced radishes, celery, lemon, and cayenne, then spooned into ripe avocado halves set on a bed of peppery arugula. This elegant, retro-chic appetizer showcases sweet shellfish and creamy avocado in a presentation that feels both timeless and celebratory.

Brisket slow-cooked for six hours with onion soup mix until meltingly tender is piled onto potato buns and drizzled with a tangy Alabama-style white barbecue sauce made from mayo and vinegar. These rich, fork-tender sliders are an ideal make-ahead main for outdoor entertaining, with the creamy white sauce adding a Southern twist that cuts through the beef's richness.

A thick strawberry milkshake blended with fresh berries, jam, and strawberry ice cream is topped with strawberry whipped cream and served alongside jam-filled puff pastry twists coated in homemade strawberry sugar. This multi-component treat turns a classic milkshake into a showstopping dessert experience.

Vanilla ice cream is blended with milk, dark rum, and bourbon until thick and creamy, then poured into glasses and topped with freshly grated nutmeg. This shortcut eggnog skips the egg-tempering fuss entirely, delivering a rich, boozy, holiday-ready drink in under five minutes.

Hand-ground fresh salmon patties seasoned with Dijon, jalapeno, lemon zest, and herbs, grilled and served on buns with all the fixings. A lighter, flavorful alternative to beef burgers that's ideal for closing out grilling season.

On Friday, March 27 at 6pm ET Val and Sophie did a live cook-along with this wonderful take on Beef and Broccoli.

Roasted carrots and garlic pulsed with tahini, cilantro, lemon juice, and cumin for a vibrant, bean-free hummus variation. A colorful, lighter dip that adds a fresh option to any game-day snack spread.

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Lime juice, orange liqueur, and ginger beer are poured over ice, topped with floated lime wheels and a splash of overproof rum that is briefly set aflame, then finished with a squeeze of roasted lime. This dramatic, fire-topped cocktail puts a bold, citrusy spin on the classic Dark 'n' Stormy and delivers a show-stopping moment at any spicy-themed party.

A three-layer gluten-free cake made with coconut flour, oat flour, coconut oil, coconut sugar, grated carrots, and applesauce is frosted with a luscious coconut cream cheese frosting. This wholesome celebration cake proves that gluten-free baking can be every bit as tender, moist, and festive as the traditional version.