A buttery food-processor crust is spread with cream cheese-egg yolk filling, mounded with fresh cherries tossed in cornstarch, folded at the edges, brushed with egg wash, and sprinkled with crunchy Demerara sugar. This rustic, free-form galette delivers all the charm of a homemade cherry pie with a fraction of the fuss.

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Boiled lima beans and corn are tossed with golden sauteed onions and plum tomatoes in a bright cider vinegar dressing seasoned with parsley, sage, and nutmeg. This hearty, rustic salad celebrates classic American harvest ingredients and makes a wonderful Thanksgiving side dish.

Fusilli pasta and tender broccoli florets tossed with generous amounts of garlic sauteed in olive oil and butter, finished with Parmigiano-Reggiano. A simple, comforting pasta dish that's one of Wolfie's all-time favorites.

Crispy baked kale chips prepared three ways: classic with olive oil, Italian-style with Parmesan and pine nuts, and seaside spice with Old Bay and cayenne. A healthy, crunchy snack with something for everyone.

A rich yeast dough flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest is rolled around a cream cheese-cinnamon filling with a hidden plastic baby, shaped into an oval, baked golden, then iced and decorated with festive purple, green, and yellow sanding sugar. This iconic New Orleans Mardi Gras tradition brings carnival spirit to any celebration, with the lucky baby-finder crowned king or queen of the party.

Bring the heat to your next backyard hangout with Valerie’s ultimate sweet-and-spicy summer dish featuring perfectly seared scallops over a bed of fresh, snappy corn. It’s a quick, cast-iron masterpiece that delivers a burst of seasonal flavor and just the right amount of chili-crisp kick!

Tri-color push pops are layered with blue-tinted coconut sorbet, white coconut sorbet, and raspberry sorbet, then topped with decorative pineapple stars. These patriotic frozen treats are a playful, kid-friendly finale that captures the festive spirit of a summer beach party.

Pork loin is seared, then roasted with onions, pineapple, and a coconut milk-BBQ sauce until tender and caramelized, and served on slider buns topped with a crunchy cabbage slaw dressed in spicy mayo. These island-inspired sliders balance sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors in every handheld bite, making them a luau party essential.

This cozy chicken dinner feels a little fancy but couldn’t be easier. Golden seared chicken simmered in a bright tomato, caper, and rosé Prosecco sauce that’s perfect for a night when you want something special without the fuss.

Broccolini is roasted with garlic until tender and charred, then showered with food processor breadcrumbs blended with oil-cured olives and red pepper flakes. This quick, punchy side dish transforms simple broccolini into something bold and crunchy with a Mediterranean-inspired topping.