Pork butt is seasoned with cumin and ancho chile, then pressure-cooked in an Instant Pot with beer, orange juice, and lime juice until fall-apart tender, shredded and served with warm tortillas. The Instant Pot transforms a traditionally hours-long braise into a quick-cook weeknight reality without sacrificing any of the rich, citrusy pork flavor.

Ground turkey simmered with tomato paste, allspice, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, cloves, vinegar, Worcestershire, and a touch of chocolate is ladled over spaghetti and topped with shredded Cheddar and green onions in true Cincinnati style. This warmly spiced, unconventional chili is a beloved Ohio comfort food tradition that converts skeptics with every bite.

Green beans are dredged in flour, dipped in egg wash, coated in a crunchy panko-fried onion mixture, and baked at 400°F until golden and crispy. These oven-baked veggie fries are a clever way to get kids excited about green beans on a busy weeknight.

Cranberry juice, orange vodka, and spiced-thyme simple syrup topped with prosecco, served with a stunning cranberry Bundt ice ring. A sparkling, show-stopping party punch that sets the tone for a festive holiday celebration.

Thick slices of pound cake and ripe peaches grilled until caramelized, drizzled with a homemade cinnamon-vanilla simple syrup and dolloped with whipped cream. A warm, smoky dessert that's the perfect sweet sendoff to summer.

A rich yeast dough flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest is rolled around a cream cheese-cinnamon filling with a hidden plastic baby, shaped into an oval, baked golden, then iced and decorated with festive purple, green, and yellow sanding sugar. This iconic New Orleans Mardi Gras tradition brings carnival spirit to any celebration, with the lucky baby-finder crowned king or queen of the party.

A hearty hash made with leftover slow-cooked beef and crispy Yukon gold potatoes. The perfect way to repurpose game day leftovers into a satisfying meal.

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 sophisticated cocktail combining gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, and fresh orange juice, stirred and strained over ice. Garnished with an orange peel for a citrusy take on the classic Negroni.

A classic pumpkin pie with a homemade flaky crust and warmly spiced pumpkin custard filling. A Thanksgiving staple made entirely from scratch.