Crunchy Romaine Salad with Sweet Sesame Vinaigrette

Cubano Salad

Crisp lettuce, radishes, tomatoes, onions, and creamy avocado tossed in a tangy vinaigrette for a fresh, vibrant side. A light, crunchy salad that balances the richness of a Cuban comfort food menu. I

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Cream Cheese Log with Sweet-and-Spicy Cranberry Relish

A cream cheese and Mexican cheese log seasoned with cilantro and lime zest is coated in a vibrant food-processor cranberry-jalapeno relish. This sweet-and-spicy appetizer is a festive, make-ahead crowd-pleaser ideal for Thanksgiving or holiday gatherings.

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Chicken Thigh Parm

This is a mid-week can't miss meal features a Valerie fave ingredient, chicken thighs, and transforms them into the most delectable Chicken Parm you'll ever eat.

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Strawberry Milkshake with Strawberry Twists

A thick strawberry milkshake blended with fresh berries, jam, and strawberry ice cream is topped with strawberry whipped cream and served alongside jam-filled puff pastry twists coated in homemade strawberry sugar. This multi-component treat turns a classic milkshake into a showstopping dessert experience.

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Spinach and Red Pepper-Stuffed Chicken

Butterflied chicken breasts are filled with spinach, roasted red peppers, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and smoked paprika, then pan-seared and oven-finished with a shallot-white wine-butter pan sauce. This elegant stuffed chicken turns simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy dinner with a silky, flavorful sauce built right in the same skillet.

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Salmon Summer Rolls

Val and Sophie turn a simple leftover salmon into a fresh Mediterranean-meets-Pacific masterpiece packed with snap peas, avocado, and a garden's worth of herbs. They are the ultimate "no-cook" solution for a light, sophisticated lunch that feels like a total upgrade.

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Honey Bourbon Cider Cocktail

Muddled fresh ginger and mint are shaken with bourbon and honey, then strained into a glass and topped with sparkling apple cider for a fizzy, autumnal cocktail. This warming, aromatic drink balances the sweetness of honey and cider with bourbon's oak-aged depth, making it an ideal sip for a fall gathering.

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Roasted Vegetable Soup

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.

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NWC Live: Beef & Broccoli

On Friday, March 27 at 6pm ET Val and Sophie did a live cook-along with this wonderful take on Beef and Broccoli.

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Blueberry Tart

A buttery shortbread tart shell filled with fresh blueberries in a light glaze. An elegant and not-too-sweet dessert perfect for a dinner party.

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