Grilled Chicken Tamarind Soup

Classic Double Cheeseburgers with Special Sauce

Thin beef patties are grilled with American cheese and stacked double-high on buns with a tangy special sauce made from mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish, and Worcestershire. These smash-style double cheeseburgers deliver the nostalgic, drippy, two-fisted joy of a classic American burger done right.

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Chicken and Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo with Homemade Fettuccine

Homemade egg fettuccine made with a stand mixer and pasta roller is tossed with pan-seared chicken, roasted broccoli, and a creamy Asiago-Parmesan sauce brightened with lemon. This from-scratch pasta dish is an impressive yet comforting weeknight dinner that rewards a little extra effort.

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Chicken Liver Pâté with Red Onion Jam

Chicken livers sautéed with coriander, allspice, cream, and brandy are pureed silky smooth in a food processor and served alongside a sweet-tangy red onion jam made with red wine and vinegar on sliced baguette. This elegant, bistro-style pâté makes a sophisticated appetizer that balances the livers' richness with the jam's bright acidity.

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Salsa Verde

A vibrant Italian green sauce made from parsley, capers, anchovies, garlic, and lemon zest pulsed together with olive oil. A bright, herbaceous condiment that pairs beautifully with roasted chicken.

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Mango Tequila Sunrise

Silver tequila, mango nectar, and orange juice are poured over ice with a layer of deep-hued creme de cassis settled at the bottom. This fruity, layered cocktail delivers a visually striking tropical twist on the classic tequila sunrise.

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Crispy Un-Fried Chicken

A whole chicken is brined in buttermilk and hot sauce, coated in seasoned panko breadcrumbs, and oven-baked at 425 degrees on a wire rack until golden and shatteringly crisp without any frying. This clever technique delivers all the crunch and juiciness of classic fried chicken with far less mess and a fraction of the oil.

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Individual Pear Crumbles with Maple Yogurt

Tender pear pieces baked under a buttery oat crumble topping, served with maple-sweetened Greek yogurt. Individual-sized desserts with a wholesome, comforting feel.

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watermelon cocktails

Fresh watermelon blended with lime juice and sugar, strained smooth, and served over ice with optional tequila and orange liqueur. A refreshing summer sipper that works beautifully as both a cocktail and a mocktail.

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Lemon-Vanilla Whipped Cream

A lightly sweetened whipped cream infused with vanilla and bright lemon zest. A versatile topping for pies, cakes, and fruit desserts.

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Salami and Olive Tapenade Baguette Snack

Another one of Val's "baguette snacks" is the ultimate quick-fix, piling crisp toasted baguette slices high with savory salami, tangy olive salad, and sweet roasted red peppers. It’s a bite-sized, single-serve twist on a classic New Orleans muffuletta that delivers big, bold flavors with zero fuss!

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