Six pounds of red plums seasoned with almond extract and orange zest fill a food-processor butter crust topped with a woven diagonal lattice and turbinado sugar, baked until golden. This generous slab pie is a stunning way to celebrate peak stone fruit season and feeds a crowd with ease

Green beans are dredged in flour, dipped in egg wash, coated in a crunchy panko-fried onion mixture, and baked at 400°F until golden and crispy. These oven-baked veggie fries are a clever way to get kids excited about green beans on a busy weeknight.

Ziti is tossed with chicken, mushrooms, and cauliflower in a luscious cream sauce enriched with cream cheese, Parmesan, green chiles, thyme, and peas, then baked at 425°F until golden. This make-ahead casserole is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for entertaining, delivering rich comfort food that can be assembled in advance.

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.

Salami layered with mozzarella and Parmesan, bound with eggs, and baked in crescent roll dough until puffed and golden. A rich, meaty Italian pie rooted in family tradition that is perfect for brunch, lunch, or a hearty snack.

Stovetop-popped popcorn dusted with confectioners' sugar, paprika, cumin, cayenne, and garlic powder for a sweet-heat combination. A quick, addictive snack that sets the tone for a bold, flavor-packed birthday celebration.

Paper-thin shaved fennel, crisp radishes, orange supremes, peppery upland cress, pistachios, and olives are dressed in a bright orange-honey vinaigrette. This fresh, composed salad provides a light, elegant counterbalance to a rich and hearty cassoulet.

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.

A buttery coconut-almond shortbread crust is blind-baked until golden, filled with silky microwave lemon curd, and topped with piped whipped cream and toasted coconut. The nutty, tropical crust gives this classic lemon tart an unexpected twist that delights the fellow cooks in the kitchen.

Seasoned ground turkey patties spiked with ginger and cayenne, baked with a warm cranberry glaze and served on soft rolls with peppery arugula. A sweet-savory slider that brings a festive twist to any casual happy hour gathering.