Boiled sweet potato wedges seasoned with chili powder and grilled until beautifully charred. A smoky, slightly sweet side dish that rounds out a summer grilling menu with ease.

Ladyfingers are dipped in a heady mixture of espresso, coffee liqueur, and Marsala, then layered with a cloud of mascarpone-whipped cream filling and dusted with cocoa powder. This iconic Italian dessert is the perfect finale for a pasta-themed menu, delivering bittersweet coffee flavor in every luscious spoonful.

Ciabatta rolls layered with provolone, Black Forest ham, roast turkey, and Genoa salami with honey mustard, pressed until crispy and melted. A classic Italian deli sandwich grilled to golden perfection for a hungry crowd of young bakers.

Lemon-garlic marinated shrimp threaded on skewers and grilled alongside green onions, served with a homemade almond and roasted red pepper romesc

Leftovers just got a glow-up. Val and Sophie take that Set-it-and-forget-it Pot Roast and turn it into taco night with a smoky, spiced-up beef filling piled into charred tortillas with all the fixings. Ten minutes, zero guilt about eating the same thing twice.

Candied lemon slices simmered in sugar syrup and served in sparkling prosecco with a splash of limoncello. An elegant Italian-inspired cocktail that sets a festive tone for a Little Italy dinner 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.

A rustic French baked custard studded with fresh apricots and dusted with powdered sugar. An elegant yet effortless dessert perfect for a lazy Sunday.

This one is a keeper: Ginger Miso Pasta Salad. Grab your ingredients and cook along with her.

A chocolate hybrid treat that's half scone, half muffin — tender, rich, and cocoa-forward. A sweet Valentine's morning surprise.