Baby arugula, boiled corn, bell pepper, and grape tomatoes are tossed in a creamy cilantro-lime dressing made with grapeseed oil and sour cream. This bright, summery salad adds a cool, fresh contrast to a spread of ribs and hearty indoor-campfire fare.

Toasted baguette slices are layered with a briny olive-red pepper-herb spread, mozzarella, provolone, mortadella, capicola, and salami, then finished with more olive spread and fresh basil. These bite-sized bruschetta capture all the bold, salty, meaty flavors of a classic New Orleans muffuletta sandwich in an easy-to-serve party appetizer.

Crisp coleslaw mix tossed in a creamy jalapeno ranch dressing made with Greek yogurt, buttermilk, and smoky chipotle powder. A cool, tangy side with just enough heat to complement blackened fish tacos.

Classic French braised beef stew simmered for two hours with bacon, mushrooms, pearl onions, red wine, and a cheesecloth bouquet garni. A rich, deeply comforting dish that fills the kitchen with warmth on a cold evening.

A whole beef tenderloin crusted in mixed peppercorns and fresh parsley, roasted to tender perfection. An impressive main course for elegant dinner parties.

Six pounds of red plums seasoned with almond extract and orange zest fill a food-processor butter crust topped with a woven diagonal lattice and turbinado sugar, baked until golden. This generous slab pie is a stunning way to celebrate peak stone fruit season and feeds a crowd with ease

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

A vibrant salad of spring greens and romaine tossed with cherry tomatoes, radishes, pecans, and goat cheese. Dressed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette with a jar-shake method.

Perfect for a solo lunch or dinner, Val’s vibrant Ginger Miso Chicken Wrap packs crisp savoy cabbage, fresh radishes, and tender grilled chicken into a warm, toasted tortilla. It is effortlessly scaled down to make a single, satisfying meal that hits all the right savory and tangy notes.

Mini sliders layered with deli ham, sharp Cheddar, and crisp apple slices on soft rolls with a pickle relish-mustard spread. A sweet-savory handheld snack perfect for game night.