Chicken drumsticks are marinated in a sticky-sweet sauce of orange juice, ketchup, marmalade, soy sauce, and five-spice powder, then baked at 400°F until caramelized and cooked through. These glossy, kid-friendly drumsticks are the kind of hands-on, lick-your-fingers meal that makes weeknight dinners fun.

A buttery shortbread tart shell filled with fresh blueberries in a light glaze. An elegant and not-too-sweet dessert perfect for a dinner party.

Nothing says summer's not quite over like a watermelon margarita - minus the tequila. This one comes together in about two minutes flat: watermelon juice, a splash of club soda for fizz, and This Girl Walks Into a Bar's margarita mix doing all the heavy lifting on flavor. A Tajín rim brings the salty-spicy kick, a squeeze of lime finishes it off, and you've got something that tastes like a cocktail without the tequila (but you can add it in if you'd like). I am completely obsessed with this mixer line - it's become a staple in my kitchen - and they're giving Valerie's Place members 30% off their entire order. Head to thisgirlmixerssnacks.com and use code VALERIE at checkout.

classic chopped iceberg salad loaded with cucumber, hard-boiled eggs, carrots, and grape tomatoes in a rich Roquefort cheese dressing. A throwback steakhouse side that proves retro never really goes out of style.

Broccolini is roasted with garlic until tender and charred, then showered with food processor breadcrumbs blended with oil-cured olives and red pepper flakes. This quick, punchy side dish transforms simple broccolini into something bold and crunchy with a Mediterranean-inspired topping.

Plump shrimp simmered in a spicy coconut-tomato broth with white wine and chicken broth. A bold, aromatic main course with global flavors.

Crisp romaine, broccoli, carrots, oranges, and scallions dressed in a sweet sesame-ginger vinaigrette, topped with toasted ramen noodles and almonds for extra crunch. A vibrant, textured salad that everyone reaches for seconds of at a family gathering.

An easy meal for one, this sizzling steak-and-greens dish brings big flavors with buttery chili crisp, bold seasoning, and a restaurant-worthy plate in under 10 minutes.

Tamarind paste, tejocotes, piloncillo, guavas, oranges, pears, prunes, raisins, cinnamon sticks, and cloves are simmered together into a fragrant, fruity punch with an optional splash of rum or brandy. This traditional Mexican Christmas punch fills the house with warm spice aromas and brings authentic holiday spirit to any festive gathering.

Crispy sweet potato batons coated in cornstarch and spices, baked at high heat, and served with a creamy buttermilk-herb ranch dipping sauce. A healthier take on fries that delivers satisfying crunch alongside cool, tangy ranch.