Toasted baguette slices topped with baked crispy pancetta and a bright arugula pesto made with pine nuts, Parmesan, and fresh lemon. A savory, crunchy appetizer that balances salty pancetta with peppery, citrus-kissed greens.

Fudgy chocolate brownies swirled with peanut butter and studded with chopped salted pretzels for a sweet-salty crunch. A crowd-pleasing tailgate treat that disappears fast whenever football fans gather.

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

A festive holiday salad of mixed greens and romaine tossed in a creamy Champagne vinaigrette. Topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, pine nuts, and sliced basil.

This savory summer galette features a creamy, herb-infused base of goat and ricotta cheeses brightened with a touch of fresh lemon zest. Topped with a colorful arrangement of sliced zucchini, yellow squash, and cherry tomatoes, it is baked in a flaky, golden-brown crust for a simple yet elegant seasonal meal.

A light and creamy chicken salad with crisp apples and sweet grapes in a yogurt-buttermilk dressing. A refreshing, healthier take on a lunchtime classic.

This one is a keeper: Ginger Miso Pasta Salad. Grab your ingredients and cook along with her.

A versatile fresh salsa made with Roma tomatoes, scallions, cilantro, and lime, divided into two servings. Half is served as classic salsa and the other half is mixed with mashed avocado for instant guacamole.

A light, icy dessert made from sugar syrup steeped with fresh basil and brightened with lemon juice. A refreshing palate cleanser that caps off a summer barbecue without breaking the bank.

A classic Roman misticanza of mixed bitter greens including chicory, escarole, endive, frisee, and radicchio is tossed with fresh herbs and radishes in a shallot-red wine vinaigrette. This sophisticated salad provides an elegant, palate-cleansing start to a special birthday dinner.