Thin beef patties are grilled with American cheese and stacked double-high on buns with a tangy special sauce made from mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish, and Worcestershire. These smash-style double cheeseburgers deliver the nostalgic, drippy, two-fisted joy of a classic American burger done right.

Sauteed mushrooms, shallots, and spinach mixed with mozzarella, Parmesan, and eggs, baked inside a golden crescent roll dough crust. A savory, Italian-inspired pie that showcases the kind of family recipe passed between kitchen cousins.

A rich turkey gravy made from scratch with turkey stock, neck, and gizzards simmered with fresh thyme. The essential companion to deep-fried turkey.

Classic peanut butter cookies are decorated with white candy melts, marshmallow slices, mini chocolate chips, peanut butter cup hats, and colorful sprinkles to look like adorable melted snowmen. These playful, whimsical cookies are a guaranteed hit at holiday cookie swaps and a fun baking project for kids and adults alike.

Chicken wings baked at high heat are tossed in a tequila-lime-agave sauce and broiled until crisp, then served with a cool, spicy avocado crema for dipping. These sticky, tangy wings with their creamy dipping sauce are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any fiesta-themed party.

A four-layer cake made with grated zucchini, brown sugar, fresh ginger, cinnamon, and cloves is frosted between the layers only with a ginger cream cheese frosting studded with crystallized ginger. This striking naked cake puts a bold, spicy twist on the classic zucchini cake, letting the rustic layers and pops of candied ginger take center stage.

Brussels sprouts halved and quartered, then cooked with cubed pancetta until the sprouts are tender and the pancetta is crispy and golden. A simple, savory side dish that pairs salty Italian pancetta with earthy sprouts for an effortless crowd-pleaser.

Italian-style finger sandwiches layered with salami, prosciutto, mortadella, roasted red peppers, and pepperoncini on herbed bread. Trimmed and cut into elegant thirds for a beautiful party platter.

Large white mushroom caps filled with a savory spinach and breadcrumb stuffing baked until golden. A classic appetizer that never goes out of style.

A custardy bread pudding made with rich challah and spiked with limoncello liqueur. A warm, comforting dessert with a citrusy Italian twist.