Crispy French bread rolls spread with tarragon-cornichon mayo and filled with leftover beef bourguignon, lettuce, and tomato.

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.

Amaro, dark rum, and sweet vermouth are muddled with fresh mint and combined with citrus juices and simple syrup, then topped with club soda for a refreshing pitcher cocktail. This Italian-inspired drink transports guests straight to Rome and pairs beautifully with a pasta-themed evening.

From-scratch yeast dough pressed into a springform pan, layered with mozzarella, Asiago, Italian sausage, and homemade marinara, then baked for forty minutes. A thick, cheesy, saucy tribute to Chicago's most legendary pizza style.

Blanched snap peas tossed with crispy prosciutto, creamy goat cheese, orange supremes, radishes, fresh mint, and tarragon. A vibrant, renovated salad that layers bright citrus, salty crunch, and fresh herbs for a beautifully composed dish.

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.

Grilled bread is layered with mashed avocado mixed with Fresno chile, drizzled with honey labne, and crowned with za'atar-roasted purple cauliflower florets. This stunning, multi-textured toast combines creamy, tangy, spicy, and earthy flavors in every colorful, Instagram-worthy bite.

Shrimp and lump crab are tossed with mayo, diced radishes, celery, lemon, and cayenne, then spooned into ripe avocado halves set on a bed of peppery arugula. This elegant, retro-chic appetizer showcases sweet shellfish and creamy avocado in a presentation that feels both timeless and celebratory.

Frozen artichoke hearts roasted with kalamata olives, capers, orange zest, Roma tomatoes, and a splash of white wine. A fragrant, Mediterranean-inspired side dish bursting with bright Provencal flavors.

Fresh lemon juice and simple syrup are churned in an ice cream machine until smooth, then scooped into hollowed-out frozen lemon halves and garnished with sugared lemon zest. This palate-cleansing sorbet served in its own natural cup makes a beautiful, refreshing finale to a rich French-inspired meal.