Bone-in chicken breasts marinated overnight in red wine vinegar with prunes, capers, and garlic-stuffed olives, then baked with brown sugar and white wine. A Mediterranean-inspired dish with an irresistible balance of sweet, briny, and savory flavors.

Blanched green beans and okra are steeped in a spiced vinegar brine with coriander, cayenne, and smoked paprika, then refrigerated for at least six hours. These crunchy, tangy pickled vegetables serve double duty as a zesty snack and a garnish for cocktails like the Bloody Bull.

Sweet Italian sausage patties topped with sauteed bell pepper, shallot, and garlic in a quick tomato sauce on soft slider buns. A mini version of the Italian street fair classic that's perfect for passing around at parties.

Butter-toasted farro tossed with roasted beets, beet greens, pistachios, and roasted garlic vinaigrette, topped with creamy goat cheese. A colorful, earthy grain salad that makes an impressive side for dinner parties or a satisfying lunch on its own.

Toasted coriander and cumin seeds are blended with fresh herbs, paprika, garlic, and lemon into a vibrant North African chermoula, half used as a marinade and half reserved as a finishing sauce for skirt steak grilled three minutes per side. This boldly spiced, herbaceous steak is a stunning patio party centerpiece that delivers layers of toasty, bright flavor in every charred slice.

As seen on the Today Show... Forget the appetizer, we’ve turned the classic jalapeño popper into a main event. These bone-in chicken breasts are stuffed under the skin with a savory blend of garlic, shallots, and spicy jalapeño cream cheese. As it roasts, the skin gets golden and shattered-glass crisp, while the filling melts into the meat for the ultimate juicy, "how-is-this-so-good" dinner.

Preparing this Watermelon and Burrata salad is an absolute breeze. Perfect for when you're hungry but don't want to spend all day over a hot stove. It's refreshing, a bit salty, and packed with flavor.

This is a mid-week can't miss meal features a Valerie fave ingredient, chicken thighs, and transforms them into the most delectable Chicken Parm you'll ever eat.

A sourdough loaf cross-hatched and filled with garlic butter and Asiago cheese, baked in foil then uncovered until golden and bubbly. A warm, shareable centerpiece that draws everyone into the kitchen on a cold winter night.

A twelve-pound turkey rubbed with citrus-fennel butter under the skin and roasted until golden, served with a rich Marsala wine gravy. The centerpiece of a thankful family gathering, delivering juicy, aromatic meat with every slice.