Valerie and Sophie turn Val’s mother’s lasagna recipe into a simple, modern, super skillet-ready dinner, so bubbly and cheesy, it’ll make you think lasagna can be more than just a Sunday special.

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.

Crisp romaine, broccoli, carrots, oranges, and scallions dressed in a sweet sesame-ginger vinaigrette, topped with toasted ramen noodles and almonds for extra crunch. A vibrant, textured salad that everyone reaches for seconds of at a family gathering.

Shredded chicken marinated in a homemade roasted tomato-poblano sauce, rolled in tortillas with Monterey Jack cheese, and baked until bubbly before a final broil. A rich, saucy enchilada with deep roasted flavor that captures the heart of Southern California home cooking.

A tender beef chuck roast slow-cooked with garlic until it falls apart. The quintessential hands-off Sunday dinner main course.

A twelve-pound turkey rubbed with citrus-fennel butter under the skin and roasted until golden, served with a rich Marsala wine gravy. The centerpiece of a thankful family gathering, delivering juicy, aromatic meat with every slice.

Fusilli is tossed in an oregano-honey-Parmesan vinaigrette with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, olives, fresh mozzarella, salami, and torn basil. This Italian deli-inspired pasta salad is a beach party essential that travels well and tastes even better after the flavors meld.

Choux pastry dough is piped into hot oil at 350 degrees and fried until golden, then rolled in a fragrant blend of five-spice powder and cinnamon sugar while still warm. These aromatic, crunchy-outside, soft-inside churros put an unexpected Asian-inspired twist on a beloved fair food favorite.

Homemade rhubarb syrup is combined with elderflower liqueur and topped with chilled prosecco over ice for a blush-pink, effervescent cocktail. This elegant, seasonal spritz is a refreshing way to welcome spring and makes a beautiful signature drink for a garden party.

A whole beef tenderloin crusted in mixed peppercorns and fresh parsley, roasted to tender perfection. An impressive main course for elegant dinner parties.