Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Frozen sweet potato fries are baked crisp, then tossed with grated Parmesan, fresh parsley, bright lemon zest, and a kick of cayenne. This quick shortcut side dish transforms a freezer staple into something vibrant and addictive with just a handful of pantry ingredients.

Crispy baked egg rolls stuffed with Mexican cheese blend and corn, served with a quick salsa dipping sauce. An easy, crowd-friendly appetizer with Southwestern flair.

Roasted carrots and garlic pulsed with tahini, cilantro, lemon juice, and cumin for a vibrant, bean-free hummus variation. A colorful, lighter dip that adds a fresh option to any game-day snack spread.

A three-layer gluten-free cake made with coconut flour, oat flour, coconut oil, coconut sugar, grated carrots, and applesauce is frosted with a luscious coconut cream cheese frosting. This wholesome celebration cake proves that gluten-free baking can be every bit as tender, moist, and festive as the traditional version.

Choux pastry dough is piped into hot oil at 350 degrees and fried until golden, then rolled in a fragrant blend of five-spice powder and cinnamon sugar while still warm. These aromatic, crunchy-outside, soft-inside churros put an unexpected Asian-inspired twist on a beloved fair food favorite.

Slow-cooked beef chuck with Italian peppers piled onto rolls and topped with a tangy giardiniera aioli. A hearty, hands-off sandwich that feeds a game day crowd.

Jalapeño halves are stuffed with a blend of cream cheese, smoked Gouda, Cheddar, chives, and lime zest, wrapped tightly in bacon, and baked at 425 degrees until the bacon is crisp and the filling is molten. These smoky, creamy, fiery poppers are a guaranteed crowd favorite and the ultimate appetizer for anyone who loves bold heat.

Classic French braised beef stew simmered for two hours with bacon, mushrooms, pearl onions, red wine, and a cheesecloth bouquet garni. A rich, deeply comforting dish that fills the kitchen with warmth on a cold evening.

Pork tenderloin is coated in a Dijon-brown sugar-cayenne rub, wrapped tightly in par-baked bacon strips, and roasted at 450 degrees until the bacon is crisp and the pork reaches a perfect 130 degrees inside. This elegant roast is a spring entertaining centerpiece that carves into beautiful bacon-wrapped medallions with a sweet-spicy crust.

Lemon-garlic marinated shrimp threaded on skewers and grilled alongside green onions, served with a homemade almond and roasted red pepper romesc