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Festive Salad with Tomatoes, Basil and Mozzarella in a Creamy Vinaigrette
A festive holiday salad of mixed greens and romaine tossed in a creamy Champagne vinaigrette. Topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, pine nuts, and sliced basil.

Cherry Coconut Scuffins
Mini muffins studded with dried cherries and sweetened coconut, made with coconut sugar and Greek yogurt. A brunch-perfect bite-sized treat with a toasted coconut topping.

Italian Flag Salad
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.

Grilled Romaine with Balsamic Dressing
Crisp romaine hearts are grilled until lightly charred and drizzled with a creamy balsamic-Gorgonzola dressing. A warm twist on a classic salad that adds smoky depth to every bite.

Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce
A silky vanilla panna cotta set in ramekins and topped with a vibrant mixed berry sauce. This elegant Italian custard dessert is the perfect make-ahead dinner party finale.

Valerie's Very Best Gumbo
A deeply flavorful Louisiana gumbo built on a dark roux with andouille and smoked sausage, okra, tomatoes, and shredded rotisserie chicken. Served over rice with scallions and hot sauce.

Italian Tuna Salad
A flavorful Italian-style tuna salad mixed with capers, olives, and spicy cherry peppers. Served on crustless white bread quarters and sesame crackers for an easy, elegant appetizer.

Affogato
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.

Watermelon and Mint Spritz for Kids
A kid-friendly mocktail blending fresh watermelon puree with lime juice and mint simple syrup, topped with sparkling water. Garnished with watermelon and mint skewers for a festive presentation.

Sicilian Love Cake
A decadent layered cake starting with chocolate cake batter topped with a creamy mascarpone-ricotta filling that magically swaps layers as it bakes. Finished with a rich cocoa-mascarpone frosting.










