Creamy Arborio rice risotto stirred with sweet peas, Parmesan, butter, a squeeze of lemon juice, and fresh mint for a bright, spring-inspired finish. An elegant, silky side dish that brings refined simplicity to a regal dinner menu.

Grilled shrimp, corn, jalapeño, and scallions are chopped and tossed with cucumber, red onion, lime, smoked paprika, and diced avocado into a chunky, smoky salsa. This substantial, protein-packed salsa blurs the line between dip and salad, offering a fresh, grilled twist on traditional salsa that steals the show at any cookout.

Pork shoulder slow-cooked for six hours with BBQ sauce, beer, and spices, then piled high with crispy flour-coated fried shallots and Fresno chiles. A tender, smoky showstopper that wins over every crowd at the table.

A light and creamy chicken salad with crisp apples and sweet grapes in a yogurt-buttermilk dressing. A refreshing, healthier take on a lunchtime classic.

This one is a keeper: Ginger Miso Pasta Salad. Grab your ingredients and cook along with her.

Blanched green beans tossed in garlic oil, chile paste, and honey, then broiled until charred and blistered with a sticky, spicy glaze. A bold, restaurant-style side dish that brings fiery flavor and satisfying snap to any birthday spread.

Large white mushroom caps filled with a savory spinach and breadcrumb stuffing baked until golden. A classic appetizer that never goes out of style.

Crisp-tender green beans tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette with minced shallots. A simple, flavorful side dish from Tom's kitchen.

A vibrant salad of spring greens and romaine tossed with cherry tomatoes, radishes, pecans, and goat cheese. Dressed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette with a jar-shake method.

Red wine simmered in a slow cooker with cheesecloth-wrapped whole spices, orange juice and zest, and a sprig of rosemary. A fragrant, hands-off holiday drink that fills the house with warmth as the days grow shorter.