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Grilled French Toast with Apple-Berry Compote and Apple-Mascarpone Cream

Thick-cut brioche French toast cooked on a grill pan for smoky char marks, served with a warm apple-cider berry compote and a luscious apple-mascarpone cream. A breakfast showstopper that takes French toast outdoors and proves the grill is not just for dinner.

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Warmed and Spiced Tortilla Chips

Store-bought tortilla chips spritzed with olive oil and dusted with chile-lime Tajin seasoning, then warmed in the oven. A dead-simple upgrade that makes everyday chips taste homemade.

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Tomato and Bibb Lettuce Salad

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Tender Bibb lettuce, ripe tomatoes, sliced onions, and briny olives are drizzled with a creamy mayo-vinegar-olive oil vinaigrette brightened with fresh parsley. This simple, old-fashioned salad is the perfect cool counterpoint to a bowl of rich, spiced chili.

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Dominic's Salsa

A simple fresh salsa made with Roma tomatoes, scallions, jalapeno, and cilantro. Dominic's go-to recipe for easy snacking with tortilla chips.

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Baked Brie with Almonds and Mango

A wheel of Brie is topped with mango chutney, raisins, and almonds, wrapped in puff pastry, and baked at high heat until the exterior is golden and the cheese is molten inside. This warm, gooey appetizer is an easy yet impressive starter that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or crackers.

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Hatch Chile Cream Cheese Dip

Charred Hatch chiles are folded into a blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and Mexican blend cheese and baked in a cast-iron skillet at 375 degrees until bubbling and golden on top. This smoky, creamy dip showcases the distinctive flavor of seasonal Hatch chiles and disappears fast with a basket of tortilla chips.

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Tomato Salad with Pancetta Crisps

Thick-sliced ripe tomatoes and English cucumber with red onion in a balsamic vinaigrette, crowned with shatteringly crispy baked pancetta. A fresh summer salad given a salty, savory crunch from its Italian bacon topping.

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Smokey Cheddar Cheese Crackers

Homemade crackers made with extra-sharp cheddar, smoked paprika, and a pinch of cayenne, baked until golden and crisp. An irresistible savory snack ideal for nibbling on a cozy night in.

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Grape and Ricotta Galette with Fennel Crust and Red Wine Syrup

A fennel-spiced free-form tart crust filled with ricotta-almond frangipane and topped with red and green grapes, drizzled with a luscious red wine syrup. A rustic, stunning dessert that reimagines the classic fruit galette with unexpected sophistication.

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Valerie's Pumpkin Pie

A classic pumpkin pie with a homemade flaky crust and warmly spiced pumpkin custard filling. A Thanksgiving staple made entirely from scratch.

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