Spicy, garlicky Calabrian chili shrimp piled on crispy golden toast with creamy avocado and a bright squeeze of lemon. This one comes together in 20 minutes and feels like a treat every single time.

A perfect ending to a perfect day - a spicy, tangy mock-tail or cocktail. Just refreshing as can be.

A festive pitcher combines orange juice, light rum, gin, brandy, fresh lemon juice, and grenadine with floating orange slices for a fruity, crowd-friendly pour. Named after the classic card game, this easy-going cocktail keeps the drinks flowing and the game night spirit high.

An open-faced sandwich layered with lemony ricotta, sliced avocado, and heirloom tomatoes on toasted sourdough. Finished with sunflower seeds and a sprinkle of lemon sea salt.

Grapefruit juice and lemon vodka shaken with pomegranate juice and served in a glass rimmed with grapefruit-zest sugar. A tart, rosy cocktail that shakes off the travel blues and welcomes you home in style.

Collagen powder, matcha, cinnamon, and turmeric are whisked together into a portable dry mix that stirs into almond milk or coconut water for an instant energizing drink. This customizable wellness blend is a convenient way to pack protein and anti-inflammatory spices into a quick on-the-go beverage.

Rehydrated ancho chile paste is infused into browned butter and combined with Mexican and bittersweet chocolate, espresso, and walnuts for intensely fudgy brownies served with cinnamon-spiked whipped cream. These deeply complex, chile-laced brownies deliver waves of smoky heat, bitter chocolate, and warm spice that honor ancient Aztec chocolate traditions.

Crisp-tender green beans tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette with minced shallots. A simple, flavorful side dish from Tom's kitchen.

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.

In this Halloween special of Valerie’s Home Cooking, Val pairs up with Jordan from This Girl Walks Into a Bar to make a spooky, pitch-black Margarita Mocktail. Using an organic citrus mixer, sweet agave, a spicy-salty Tajín rim, and activated charcoal, this quick and easy non-alcoholic drink brings all the eerie vibes without the alcohol. Perfect for Halloween entertaining! This Girl Walks Into a Bar is giving Valerie's Place members 30% off their entire order. Head to thisgirlmixerssnacks.com and use code VALERIE at checkout.