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.

Stovetop-popped popcorn dusted with confectioners' sugar, paprika, cumin, cayenne, and garlic powder for a sweet-heat combination. A quick, addictive snack that sets the tone for a bold, flavor-packed birthday celebration.

Chicken thighs are baked and then broiled with a homemade barbecue sauce built from apricot preserves, Fresno chiles, and Dijon mustard until caramelized and sticky. These sweet-heat thighs deliver a glossy, finger-licking glaze that balances fruity sweetness with a slow chile burn, perfect for a casual dinner party.

A classic Italian pasta with fresh clams in a light garlic and white wine sauce with a touch of red pepper. One of the simplest yet most satisfying pasta dishes in the Italian repertoire.

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.

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.

Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are seared golden, then braised low and slow with white wine, kalamata olives, thyme, heirloom garlic cloves, and shallot at 375°F for over an hour. The meltingly tender garlic and briny olives create a rustic, deeply savory braise perfect for the episode's celebration of vibrant, colorful ingredients.

Buttery toffee studded with toasted hazelnuts and finished with flaky sea salt. A sweet-salty confection perfect for gifting to neighbors.

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.

Thick-sliced ripe tomatoes and English cucumber with red onion in a balsamic vinaigrette, crowned with shatteringly crispy baked pancetta. A fresh summer salad given a salty, savory crunch from its Italian bacon topping.