Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Light rum, Jamaican rum, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, orange juice, and orgeat syrup are stirred together in a large pitcher and served over crushed ice with a splash of grenadine. This batch-style Mai Tai brings the spirit of a Hawaiian luau to any backyard party, delivering tropical sweetness and rum punch flavor without tending bar all night.

A showstopping dessert mashup with an almond flour crust, creamy lemon cheesecake filling, vanilla bean cherry compote, and billowy whipped cream. A retro-inspired creation that brings together pizza pie charm and cheesecake decadence.

These Shakin’ Chicken cutlets are my go-to for a crispy, flavorful dinner that’s easy to make ahead and keep in the freezer. Cook them whenever you need a quick, comforting meal — especially perfect topped with a fresh, lemony arugula salad.

Pillowy potato gnocchi made from baked potatoes passed through a ricer and hand-rolled on fork tines, served with a quick, bright homemade marinara. A treasured family recipe from Nonnie's kitchen that keeps old-world Italian tradition alive in every tender bite.

Chicken drumsticks are marinated in a sticky-sweet sauce of orange juice, ketchup, marmalade, soy sauce, and five-spice powder, then baked at 400°F until caramelized and cooked through. These glossy, kid-friendly drumsticks are the kind of hands-on, lick-your-fingers meal that makes weeknight dinners fun.

Ground beef simmered in the slow cooker with garlic, celery, peppers, onion, tomato sauce, and warm spices for four hours until rich and saucy. A hands-off game-day favorite that lets you enjoy every play without missing a bite.

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Peppery baby arugula, crisp Belgian endives, and sliced white mushrooms are tossed in a bright Champagne vinegar-Dijon vinaigrette with minced shallots and fresh chives. This lilight, elegant salad provides a refreshing contrast to a richly flavored chicken dinner.

Blanched and grilled carrots, green beans, mushrooms, zucchini, squash, and radicchio chopped over Bibb lettuce with a light lemon vinaigrette. A vibrant, veggie-packed salad with beautiful char marks that makes eating clean feel anything but boring.

A light and creamy chicken salad with crisp apples and sweet grapes in a yogurt-buttermilk dressing. A refreshing, healthier take on a lunchtime classic.