Ground turkey browned and simmered with pinto, kidney, and black beans, tomatoes, green chiles, and chicken broth until hearty and thick. A leaner, protein-packed chili that is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers.

A buttery lime shortbread crust holds a silky mango-coconut milk-gelatin filling folded with whipped cream, topped with decorative fans of mango slices brushed in a tequila-lime glaze. This stunning, tropical tart is a showpiece dessert perfect for a festive summer gathering.

Vodka, vanilla liqueur, fresh lime juice, and coconut creamer shaken until frothy and served in a graham-cracker-rimmed martini glass. A dessert-in-a-glass cocktail that captures every element of Key lime pie in one sippable treat.

From-scratch yeast dough pressed into a springform pan, layered with mozzarella, Asiago, Italian sausage, and homemade marinara, then baked for forty minutes. A thick, cheesy, saucy tribute to Chicago's most legendary pizza style.

Farfalle is tossed in nutty browned butter and topped with toasted panko-parsley-lemon breadcrumbs and a generous shower of Parmesan. This quick, five-ingredient pasta is a busy mom's secret weapon, delivering rich, satisfying flavor in under twenty minutes.

Charred Hatch chiles are folded into a blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and Mexican blend cheese and baked in a cast-iron skillet at 375 degrees until bubbling and golden on top. This smoky, creamy dip showcases the distinctive flavor of seasonal Hatch chiles and disappears fast with a basket of tortilla chips.

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.

Thin, crisp food processor crackers studded with poppy seeds are baked at 300 degrees, then piped with a smooth egg mousse made from hard-boiled eggs, mayo, and chives, and crowned with glistening caviar. These luxurious, three-layered bites are the epitome of elegant entertaining and deliver a satisfying contrast of crunch, cream, and briny pop.

Tender clam bellies are dipped in an egg-milk wash, dredged in seasoned corn and all-purpose flour with Old Bay, and fried at 365°F until golden and crispy, served alongside homemade tartar and cocktail sauces. These shore-style fried clams bring authentic New England beach shack flavor to a backyard celebration.

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Boiled lima beans and corn are tossed with golden sauteed onions and plum tomatoes in a bright cider vinegar dressing seasoned with parsley, sage, and nutmeg. This hearty, rustic salad celebrates classic American harvest ingredients and makes a wonderful Thanksgiving side dish.