This bold twist on the Bloody Mary combines spicy V8 and beef broth with vodka and horseradish, garnished with pickled okra and green beans. The sav

These Cold Miso Peanut Zoodles are a fresh, flavor-packed twist on noodles, tossing lightly sautéed zucchini and carrots in a creamy, umami-rich miso peanut dressing with a hint of heat. Finished with crunchy peanuts, sesame seeds, and bright herbs, it’s a vibrant, no-fuss dish that’s perfect for a light meal or refreshing side.

Salted slices of eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini, and tomatoes are arranged in a spiral over caramelized shallots and baked under a blanket of fontina and Parmesan. This beautiful gratin is the ideal way to showcase the last of summer's garden bounty as an elegant side dish.

A whole chicken with the backbone removed, flattened and roasted at high heat on a bed of fresh thyme until golden and juicy. A foolproof technique that delivers perfectly crispy skin and tender meat for Wolfie's homecoming dinner.

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 Mustard greens are braised low and slow for an hour and a half with onions, garlic, chicken stock, vinegar, and a meaty ham hock, then the tender pork is pulled from the bone and stirred back into the pot liquor. These deeply savor

Val and Sophie's easy to make guacamole recipe.

Yeasted dough filled with cinnamon-brown sugar and optional pecans and raisins, prepped the night before and iced warm from the oven. A make-ahead holiday morning tradition that fills the house with the magic of Christmas Day.

Sauteed garlic, onions, and jalapenos simmered with black beans, cumin, and coriander, then partially blended for a thick, rustic texture. A warming, Cuban-inspired soup that delivers bold spice and creamy depth in every spoonful.

Fresh jalapeno strips dipped in buttermilk batter and fried until golden and crispy, served with a creamy roasted garlic ranch dipping sauce. A fiery, crunchy bar snack that kicks off happy hour with serious heat and flavor.