Salami layered with mozzarella and Parmesan, bound with eggs, and baked in crescent roll dough until puffed and golden. A rich, meaty Italian pie rooted in family tradition that is perfect for brunch, lunch, or a hearty snack.

Toasted crostini topped with creamy goat cheese and roasted asparagus spears. A simple, elegant appetizer for drop-in guests.

A custardy bread pudding made with rich challah and spiked with limoncello liqueur. A warm, comforting dessert with a citrusy Italian twist.

A buttery food-processor crust is spread with cream cheese-egg yolk filling, mounded with fresh cherries tossed in cornstarch, folded at the edges, brushed with egg wash, and sprinkled with crunchy Demerara sugar. This rustic, free-form galette delivers all the charm of a homemade cherry pie with a fraction of the fuss.

A three-layer gluten-free cake made with coconut flour, oat flour, coconut oil, coconut sugar, grated carrots, and applesauce is frosted with a luscious coconut cream cheese frosting. This wholesome celebration cake proves that gluten-free baking can be every bit as tender, moist, and festive as the traditional version.

Tender baby beets roasted until caramelized and tossed with fresh parsley and tarragon. A simple, elegant side dish that lets the natural sweetness of the beets shine.

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.

Thick eggplant slices are grilled until smoky and tender, then layered with a chunky tomato-olive sauce, melty mozzarella, and Parmesan and baked until bubbly. This lighter take on eggplant Parmean trades the fryer for the grill, adding charred depth while keeping the dish satisfying and full-flavored.

Creamy Arborio rice risotto stirred with sweet peas, Parmesan, butter, a squeeze of lemon juice, and fresh mint for a bright, spring-inspired finish. An elegant, silky side dish that brings refined simplicity to a regal dinner menu.

Caramel ice cream blended with rich stout beer and topped with whipped cream and malt powder for a decadent, boozy shake