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.

Buttery slice-and-bake cookies studded with dried cherries and a subtle kick of white pepper, shaped into logs and chilled overnight before slicing. A surprising sweet-spicy combination that makes for an unexpected and delightful wine club dessert.

Spiralized zucchini noodles are briefly sauteed in garlic oil and tossed with dried ciabatta cubes, salted ripe tomatoes, shallot, fresh basil, and a balsamic vinaigrette. This lighter spin on the Tuscan bread salad swaps out heavy pasta for fresh zoodles while keeping all the classic panzanella charm.

Fresh lime juice and homemade mint simple syrup topped with sparkling water over ice for a fizzy, herbaceous cooler. A refreshing non-alcoholic sipper that keeps everyone hydrated during a laid-back movie night.

Thick, rustic pici noodles are hand-rolled from a blend of all-purpose and semolina flours, then tossed with crispy pancetta and a silky egg-Parmesan-pecorino carbonara sauce. This artisan pasta showcases the joy of making noodles from scratch, rewarding the effort with an authentically Italian, soul-satisfying dish.

Vodka, vanilla liqueur, fresh lime juice, and coconut creamer shaken until frothy and served in a graham-cracker-rimmed martini glass. A dessert-in-a-glass cocktail that captures every element of Key lime pie in one sippable treat.

A fennel-spiced free-form tart crust filled with ricotta-almond frangipane and topped with red and green grapes, drizzled with a luscious red wine syrup. A rustic, stunning dessert that reimagines the classic fruit galette with unexpected sophistication.

A velvety avgolemono-style soup with orzo and shredded chicken in a rich egg-lemon broth, garnished with fresh dill. A comforting, silky Greek classic that warms the soul with bright citrus flavor in every spoonful.

Chocolate pizzelle cookies are shaped into taco shells while still warm, then filled with scoops of vanilla ice cream and a fresh strawberry-mint topping. These whimsical dessert tacos cleverly riff on Neapolitan ice cream flavors while keeping the taco theme going through the final course.