A rich yeast dough flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest is rolled around a cream cheese-cinnamon filling with a hidden plastic baby, shaped into an oval, baked golden, then iced and decorated with festive purple, green, and yellow sanding sugar. This iconic New Orleans Mardi Gras tradition brings carnival spirit to any celebration, with the lucky baby-finder crowned king or queen of the party.

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 smoky grilled corn and bean salad packed with black beans, chickpeas, bell peppers, and cilantro. Tossed in a zesty lime-cumin dressing with a splash of hot sauce.

A simple pasta tossed with crispy thick-cut bacon and roasted plum tomatoes. A cozy, romantic dinner that feels effortless yet indulgent.

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.

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.

Choux pastry dough is piped into hot oil at 350 degrees and fried until golden, then rolled in a fragrant blend of five-spice powder and cinnamon sugar while still warm. These aromatic, crunchy-outside, soft-inside churros put an unexpected Asian-inspired twist on a beloved fair food favorite.

Fusilli pasta and tender broccoli florets tossed with generous amounts of garlic sauteed in olive oil and butter, finished with Parmigiano-Reggiano. A simple, comforting pasta dish that's one of Wolfie's all-time favorites.

Tender pear pieces baked under a buttery oat crumble topping, served with maple-sweetened Greek yogurt. Individual-sized desserts with a wholesome, comforting feel.

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