These easy protein peanut butter balls (or discs, in this case) use just peanut butter powder, unsweetened applesauce, and chocolate chips, so you get a healthy-tasting, high-protein snack with no baking required. Mix the dough, flatten it into discs, freeze for 15 minutes, and dip in melted chocolate. The applesauce adds a subtle flavor that never overpowers, and makes them irresistible.

A crisp-shelled, marshmallow-centered meringue is baked low and slow, then topped with silky orange curd, vanilla whipped cream, jewel-toned clementine and grapefruit wheels, and a shower of lime zest. This stunning, layered pavlova is a show-stopping centerpiece dessert for an elegant ladies' dinner or any special celebration.

Browned and sliced turkey sausages combined with sauteed fennel, apple, caraway seeds, and tangy sauerkraut. A hearty, warming one-pan supper that hits the spot when cold nights call for something substantial.

A quick and indulgent Italian dessert made by pouring a shot of hot espresso over vanilla ice cream. Topped with chocolate-covered almonds for an elegant after-dinner treat.

Boiled potatoes are dressed while still hot with a punchy mayo-horseradish-Dijon dressing seasoned with celery salt and cayenne, then finished with chopped hard-boiled eggs and parsley. This bold, zesty potato salad packs more personality than the usual picnic version and pairs especially well with rich, smoky brisket.

These super-easy, can’t be beat zesty, summery shrimp rolls pack a fresh, herby punch into every buttery, toasted bite.

A whole turkey deep-fried to golden, crispy perfection with incredibly juicy meat inside. The showstopping centerpiece of Valerie's Thanksgiving table.

Bourbon is shaken with freshly squeezed blood orange juice and honey syrup, then strained into a coupe glass and garnished with a twist of blood orange peel. The striking crimson hue of the blood orange makes this classic cocktail a showstopper that embodies the rainbow theme.

Thin-sliced russet potatoes are deep-fried at 300°F until shatteringly crisp, then dusted with a homemade BBQ seasoning blend of paprika, confectioners' sugar, smoked paprika, and chili powder. These addictive chips blow store-bought versions away and make the perfect snack for a fun gathering with friends.

Sugar-coated lemons, limes, and oranges grilled cut-side down until caramelized, then juiced into a basil-infused simple syrup with optional vodka. A smoky, charred-citrus lemonade that captures the spirit of a full day spent around the grill.