Chicken livers sautéed with coriander, allspice, cream, and brandy are pureed silky smooth in a food processor and served alongside a sweet-tangy red onion jam made with red wine and vinegar on sliced baguette. This elegant, bistro-style pâté makes a sophisticated appetizer that balances the livers' richness with the jam's bright acidity.

Buttery shortbread infused with rosemary and lemon zest pulsed into sugar, pressed into a pan, baked, and drizzled with lemon icing. A fragrant, sophisticated cookie perfect for sharing during the quiet, contemplative evenings of early winter.

A creamy crab spread made with Neufchatel cheese and fresh crabmeat, topped with a zesty ketchup-horseradish sauce. Served with garlic-rubbed toasted baguette rounds for an impressive appetizer.

Cremini mushrooms sauteed until deeply golden with garlic and baby spinach, finished with a splash of balsamic vinegar. A simple, earthy side dish that rounds out any holiday spread with wholesome green goodness.

Tender butter lettuce is tossed with crisp radishes, Persian cucumber, and fresh chives in a bright lemon-Dijon-shallot vinaigrette. This light, refreshing salad offers a clean counterpoint to the richer game night snacks, with a punny name that keeps the betting theme alive.

classic chopped iceberg salad loaded with cucumber, hard-boiled eggs, carrots, and grape tomatoes in a rich Roquefort cheese dressing. A throwback steakhouse side that proves retro never really goes out of style.

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Hearty kale, carrots, radishes, cucumbers, and peppers are tossed in a creamy peanut butter-vinegar-honey-sesame vinaigrette and topped with crispy roasted garbanzo beans and crunchy peanuts. This nutrient-packed salad travels well and eats like a meal, making it an ideal make-ahead lunch for road trips or busy days.

Shredded chicken marinated in a homemade roasted tomato-poblano sauce, rolled in tortillas with Monterey Jack cheese, and baked until bubbly before a final broil. A rich, saucy enchilada with deep roasted flavor that captures the heart of Southern California home cooking.

A hearty hash made with leftover slow-cooked beef and crispy Yukon gold potatoes. The perfect way to repurpose game day leftovers into a satisfying meal.

A vibrant brunch frittata loaded with asparagus, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, and fresh herbs. Finished under the broiler for a golden top and served straight from the skillet.