Light, airy ricotta doughnuts scented with orange zest and cinnamon, deep-fried and dusted with confectioners' sugar. S

A rich yeast dough flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest is rolled around a cream cheese-cinnamon filling with a hidden plastic baby, shaped into an oval, baked golden, then iced and decorated with festive purple, green, and yellow sanding sugar. This iconic New Orleans Mardi Gras tradition brings carnival spirit to any celebration, with the lucky baby-finder crowned king or queen of the party.

An open-faced sandwich layered with lemony ricotta, sliced avocado, and heirloom tomatoes on toasted sourdough. Finished with sunflower seeds and a sprinkle of lemon sea salt.

Indonesian stir-fried noodles are tossed with sliced pork tenderloin, shredded cabbage, red pepper, and sambal oelek in a homemade ketjap sambal sauce made with tamari and five-spice powder. This aromatic, wok-fired noodle dish brings the bold, sweet-spicy flavors of Indonesian street food to the home kitchen.

Crispy cornmeal-Parmesan crackers made from food processor dough, topped with wild mushrooms roasted at 450 degrees with tarragon and lemon. A sophisticated, earthy bite that elevates any wine club gathering with its rich, woodsy flavor.

Tri-tip is marinated for two and a half hours in a full bottle of red wine with fresh herbs, orange, and honey-Dijon, then grilled to medium-rare and served with the strained marinade reduced into a rich, glossy sauce. This boldly flavored, wine-soaked steak is a California grilling tradition that delivers deep, herbaceous complexity in every perfectly pink slice.

Crunchy twice-baked biscotti loaded with toasted walnuts and a surprising kick of black pepper. Flavored with orange zest and vanilla for a cookie that pairs perfectly with coffee.

Shrimp and lump crab are tossed with mayo, diced radishes, celery, lemon, and cayenne, then spooned into ripe avocado halves set on a bed of peppery arugula. This elegant, retro-chic appetizer showcases sweet shellfish and creamy avocado in a presentation that feels both timeless and celebratory.

Crisp escarole and Treviso radicchio are tossed with toasted almonds, fresh basil, and mint in a honey-caramelized Meyer lemon vinaigrette, then finished with charred cherry tomatoes and shaved Parmesan. This sophisticated, bittersweet salad balances bright citrus and smoky charred tomatoes for an elegant first course.

Get ready to wrap up a tropical flavor bomb with these snappy shrimp lettuce cups that perfectly balance a spicy chili-crisp kick with a sweet pineapple punch!