Bite-sized sausage and cheese balls made with biscuit mix, spicy sausage, and two types of Cheddar. A quick and crowd-pleasing appetizer with a kick of hot sauce.

A roasted tomato panzanella is one of those effortlessly rustic dishes I love. Crispy golden bread soaking up sweet, jammy tomatoes, briny olives, and a bright vinaigrette for the perfect bite every time.

A streamlined Eggs Benedict with poached eggs and deli ham on an English muffin. The perfect brunch cure-all, simplified for a relaxed morning.

A rich turkey gravy made from scratch with turkey stock, neck, and gizzards simmered with fresh thyme. The essential companion to deep-fried turkey.

Bright, lemony baby kale tossed with crispy golden garlic—simple, fast, and full of flavor. A perfect one-pan dish that feels a little fancy without the fuss.

A light, icy dessert made from sugar syrup steeped with fresh basil and brightened with lemon juice. A refreshing palate cleanser that caps off a summer barbecue without breaking the bank.

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Boiled lima beans and corn are tossed with golden sauteed onions and plum tomatoes in a bright cider vinegar dressing seasoned with parsley, sage, and nutmeg. This hearty, rustic salad celebrates classic American harvest ingredients and makes a wonderful Thanksgiving side dish.

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

Peppery arugula topped with quick-pickled red onions and dressed in a bright Champagne vinaigrette. A refined salad that pairs beautifully with hearty mains.