A silky vanilla panna cotta set in ramekins and topped with a vibrant mixed berry sauce. This elegant Italian custard dessert is the perfect make-ahead dinner party finale.

Lobster shells are simmered with sherry and vegetables to build a rich stock, then pureed with an immersion blender and finished with cream and chunks of tender lobster meat. This luxurious, velvety bisque is a sophisticated soup course perfect for a special occasion or holiday meal.

Butter-toasted farro tossed with roasted beets, beet greens, pistachios, and roasted garlic vinaigrette, topped with creamy goat cheese. A colorful, earthy grain salad that makes an impressive side for dinner parties or a satisfying lunch on its own.

Peanut butter balls studded with crunchy toffee candy pieces are dipped in double-boiler melted chocolate, leaving the signature peanut butter eye visible on top. These sweet-salty, crunchy-creamy confections are an irresistible game-day treat that disappears fast from any snack spread.

Imagine if a classic Italian dinner and a busy Tuesday had a very delicious baby. That’s this Chicken Milanese-ish. It’s the ultimate "fancy-casual" meal: sophisticated enough to impress a date, but simple enough to make while you’re still wearing your favorite sweatpants.

Root vegetables including carrots, parsnips, beets, and radishes roasted until caramelized, then simmered with escarole, navy beans, and a Parmesan rind for savory depth. A hearty, nourishing soup that is made for ladling into bowls and sharing with good company.

Fresh mixed berries macerated in chilled limoncello and garnished with ribbons of fresh basil. A light, boozy dessert that comes together in minutes.

Canned chickpeas dried thoroughly and deep-fried until irresistibly crisp, tossed with fried sage leaves and grated Parmesan. A crunchy, savory snack that pairs wonderfully with cocktails or a glass of wine on a long winter evening.

A whole chicken with the backbone removed, flattened and roasted at high heat on a bed of fresh thyme until golden and juicy. A foolproof technique that delivers perfectly crispy skin and tender meat for Wolfie's homecoming dinner.

A nutrient-packed smoothie blending blueberries, avocado, banana, collard greens, and pineapple with coconut water. A thick, creamy breakfast drink with a hint of lime and ginger.