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.

Ziti is tossed with chicken, mushrooms, and cauliflower in a luscious cream sauce enriched with cream cheese, Parmesan, green chiles, thyme, and peas, then baked at 425°F until golden. This make-ahead casserole is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for entertaining, delivering rich comfort food that can be assembled in advance.

Val flips the script on taco night by smashing seasoned beef directly onto warm tortillas for the ultimate crispy, sizzling mashup. Loaded high with cool guac, fresh pico, and creamy toppings, this lightning-fast recipe delivers all the crunch and flavor of a smash burger in single-serve taco form.

Fresh strawberries muddled with lemon juice, vodka, and elderflower liqueur, topped with sparkling club soda. A pretty, fizzy cocktail that sets a festive, welcoming mood when friends come together.

Delicate branzino fillets baked and topped with a bright citrus gremolata of lemon, orange, and fresh herbs. An elegant, light main course worthy of a French chef guest.

Vodka, vanilla liqueur, fresh lime juice, and coconut creamer shaken until frothy and served in a graham-cracker-rimmed martini glass. A dessert-in-a-glass cocktail that captures every element of Key lime pie in one sippable treat.

Val and Sophie make a fun, melty, cheese-y twist on the old-school ham and cheese sandwich.

Ground beef simmered in the slow cooker with garlic, celery, peppers, onion, tomato sauce, and warm spices for four hours until rich and saucy. A hands-off game-day favorite that lets you enjoy every play without missing a bite.

A lighter Waldorf salad with crisp apples, celery, and toasted walnuts in a tangy buttermilk-mayo dressing. A nostalgic, family-recipe side dish that earns its place at the holiday table year after year.