A classic Italian pasta with fresh clams in a light garlic and white wine sauce with a touch of red pepper. One of the simplest yet most satisfying pasta dishes in the Italian repertoire.

A creamy baked lemon cheesecake swirled with tangy lemon curd, set over a homemade lemon-rosemary shortbread cookie crust. A fragrant, elegant dessert that steals the show at any dinner party or social gathering.

Fresh pineapple, cilantro, queso fresco, jalapeno, lime, ginger, and tomato are chopped into a bright, chunky salsa and served alongside crispy oven-baked taro root chips. This tropical twist on chips and salsa showcases Hawaiian-inspired flavors and offers a unique, crunchy dipper that guests won't stop reaching for.

Dried chiles are toasted, rehydrated, and pureed with garlic, onion, oregano, and cumin to make a rich red sauce for simmered and shredded chicken, which is wrapped in fluffy lard-beaten masa dough, folded into corn husks, and steamed until tender. These authentic homemade tamales are a labor of love that brings family and friends together around a deeply flavorful Mexican tradition.

Tender pear pieces baked under a buttery oat crumble topping, served with maple-sweetened Greek yogurt. Individual-sized desserts with a wholesome, comforting feel.

Chicken drumsticks are marinated in a sticky-sweet sauce of orange juice, ketchup, marmalade, soy sauce, and five-spice powder, then baked at 400°F until caramelized and cooked through. These glossy, kid-friendly drumsticks are the kind of hands-on, lick-your-fingers meal that makes weeknight dinners fun.

A custardy bread pudding made with rich challah and spiked with limoncello liqueur. A warm, comforting dessert with a citrusy Italian twist.

A quick and easy beer bread made with self-rising flour, rosemary, and Parmesan. Golden and crusty on the outside, soft on the inside, and ready in under an hour.

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.

Plump shrimp simmered in a spicy coconut-tomato broth with white wine and chicken broth. A bold, aromatic main course with global flavors.