White rice is toasted before simmering in chicken stock with lime peel, then finished with fresh lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and green onions for a fragrant, fluffy side. This bright and herby rice is the perfect base for soaking up saucy tinga and spicy black beans.

Lemonade frozen with fresh blueberries in ice cube trays is blended with additional chilled lemonade into a thick, slushy, purple-swirled drink. This frosty, kid-friendly refresher captures the spirit of a summer fair lemonade stand with a burst of blueberry in every icy sip.

Peach iced tea and fresh lemonade stirred together and topped off with a light lager beer for a fizzy, Southern-inspired shandy. An easy, refreshing tailgate sipper that keeps the whole crew cool through the fourth quarter.

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Mustard greens are braised low and slow for an hour and a half with onions, garlic, chicken stock, vinegar, and a meaty ham hock, then the tender pork is pulled from the bone and stirred back into the pot liquor. These deeply savor

A hearty meat sauce of ground beef and sausage is layered with a rich ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan filling between no-boil noodles, then baked at 375°F until bubbly and golden. This deeply personal family recipe pays tribute to Nonnie's legacy, delivering the ultimate comfort-food centerpiece.

This recipe for Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies is Val and Sophie's sophisticated take on the ultimate classic. By swapping standard semi-sweet chips for dark chocolate and adding a generous two tablespoons of fresh orange zest, she transforms a childhood favorite into a bright, "grown-up" treat that balances rich cocoa with citrusy aromatics.

Crisp-tender green beans tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette with minced shallots. A simple, flavorful side dish from Tom's kitchen.

Morning-after fajitas with sauteed bell peppers, scrambled eggs, and chili seasoning wrapped in warm flour tortillas. A hearty, satisfying brunch that comes together fast.

A crisp Italian-style coleslaw with shaved fennel, dried basil, and a tangy mayonnaise-vinegar dressing. A fresh, crunchy side that pairs perfectly with beef sandwiches.

These super-easy, can’t be beat zesty, summery shrimp rolls pack a fresh, herby punch into every buttery, toasted bite.