Crispy French bread rolls spread with tarragon-cornichon mayo and filled with leftover beef bourguignon, lettuce, and tomato.

Romaine and spring mix tossed with marinated artichokes, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, olives, basil, and oregano in a homemade vin

Thin lavash is spread with a lemon-ricotta-Parmesan mixture, topped with crispy bacon and browned artichoke hearts, baked until crisp, then finished with a crown of lightly dressed arugula. This flatbread delivers a satisfying mix of creamy, salty, and peppery flavors in an easy-to-share format perfect for game night grazing.

This never-miss pot roast turns into tender, garlicky, wine-kissed comfort food while you go live your life. It smells incredible, tastes even better, and makes dinner feel like a big warm hug.

Aperol and vodka shaken together and strained into a frozen martini glass, finished with a splash of bubbly prosecco. A clever renovation of the classic Italian spritz that swaps the wine glass for a martini glass with added spirit.

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.

Grapefruit juice and lemon vodka shaken with pomegranate juice and served in a glass rimmed with grapefruit-zest sugar. A tart, rosy cocktail that shakes off the travel blues and welcomes you home in style.

A rich, two-layer chocolate cake spiked with chipotle and cinnamon, frosted with tangy cream cheese frosting and dusted with cocoa. A dramatic birthday cake with a spicy Mexican chocolate twist that makes the guest of honor feel truly celebrated.

A thick-cut rib-eye is rubbed with a bold blend of espresso granules and ancho chile, seared in a screaming-hot cast iron skillet, then finished in a 450°F oven and topped with a pat of butter. The coffee-chile crust creates a deeply savory, slightly smoky bark that makes this steakhouse-worthy rib-eye a standout main course.