Broccoli rabe roasted with cherry tomatoes and sliced shallots until crisp-tender. A quick, nutritious Italian side dish with bold, slightly bitter flavor.

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.

Pork belly is scored, rubbed with a fragrant blend of toasted fennel seeds, peppercorns, fresh herbs, and citrus zest, rolled and tied, dry-brined with baking powder for up to two days, then slow-roasted at 325 degrees and finished at 500 for a shatteringly crisp skin. This show-stopping Italian roast is a labor of love that rewards patience with crackling, herb-perfumed pork that feeds and impresses a crowd.

Cumin-rubbed pork shoulder slow-cooked for six hours until tender, shredded and layered with ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on pressed Cuban bread. A hearty, crispy-outside, melty-inside sandwich that brings the authentic flavors of a Cuban cafe right to your kitchen.

Crispy cornmeal-Parmesan crackers made from food processor dough, topped with wild mushrooms roasted at 450 degrees with tarragon and lemon. A sophisticated, earthy bite that elevates any wine club gathering with its rich, woodsy flavor.

Gingerbread-espresso cookie dough is shaped into cones, filled with a pecan-brown sugar-cherry mixture, and baked until golden and fragrant. These charming bell-shaped cookies are a treasured holiday heirloom recipe with warm spice, toasty nuts, and a touch of fruity sweetness in every bite.

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Mustard greens are braised low and slow for an hour and a half with onions, garlic, chicken stock, vinegar, and a meaty ham hock, then the tender pork is pulled from the bone and stirred back into the pot liquor. These deeply savor

A lightly sweetened whipped cream infused with vanilla and bright lemon zest. A versatile topping for pies, cakes, and fruit desserts.

Fudgy chocolate brownies swirled with peanut butter and studded with chopped salted pretzels for a sweet-salty crunch. A crowd-pleasing tailgate treat that disappears fast whenever football fans gather.