Indonesian stir-fried noodles are tossed with sliced pork tenderloin, shredded cabbage, red pepper, and sambal oelek in a homemade ketjap sambal sauce made with tamari and five-spice powder. This aromatic, wok-fired noodle dish brings the bold, sweet-spicy flavors of Indonesian street food to the home kitchen.

Honey nut cereal, pretzels, Cheddar crackers, wasabi peas, peanuts, and crushed ramen noodles baked with butter, ramen seasoning, and Parmesan. An outrageously addictive party mix with bold, savory crunch in every handful.

Ground turkey simmered with tomato paste, allspice, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, cloves, vinegar, Worcestershire, and a touch of chocolate is ladled over spaghetti and topped with shredded Cheddar and green onions in true Cincinnati style. This warmly spiced, unconventional chili is a beloved Ohio comfort food tradition that converts skeptics with every bite.

Toasted coriander and cumin seeds are blended with fresh herbs, paprika, garlic, and lemon into a vibrant North African chermoula, half used as a marinade and half reserved as a finishing sauce for skirt steak grilled three minutes per side. This boldly spiced, herbaceous steak is a stunning patio party centerpiece that delivers layers of toasty, bright flavor in every charred slice.

Lump crabmeat bound with breadcrumbs, green onions, lemon zest, Worcestershire, and seafood seasoning is formed into cakes, pan-fried in butter until golden, and served over wilted spinach with a tangy cocktail remoulade. These East Coast-style crab cakes let the sweet, delicate crab shine through with just enough seasoning to enhance every bite.

Delicate branzino fillets baked and topped with a bright citrus gremolata of lemon, orange, and fresh herbs. An elegant, light main course worthy of a French chef guest.

Lemon-garlic marinated shrimp threaded on skewers and grilled alongside green onions, served with a homemade almond and roasted red pepper romesc

A simple fresh salsa made with Roma tomatoes, scallions, jalapeno, and cilantro. Dominic's go-to recipe for easy snacking with tortilla chips.

Blanched and grilled carrots, green beans, mushrooms, zucchini, squash, and radicchio chopped over Bibb lettuce with a light lemon vinaigrette. A vibrant, veggie-packed salad with beautiful char marks that makes eating clean feel anything but boring.

A from-scratch butter cake studded with blueberries and baked in a springform pan, served with a luscious mascarpone-honey cream infused with vanilla bean. A gorgeous, fruity dessert ideal for farewell parties or summer celebrations.