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Aztec Chocolate Brownies with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Rehydrated ancho chile paste is infused into browned butter and combined with Mexican and bittersweet chocolate, espresso, and walnuts for intensely fudgy brownies served with cinnamon-spiked whipped cream. These deeply complex, chile-laced brownies deliver waves of smoky heat, bitter chocolate, and warm spice that honor ancient Aztec chocolate traditions.

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Romesco Sauce

Lemon-garlic marinated shrimp threaded on skewers and grilled alongside green onions, served with a homemade almond and roasted red pepper romesc

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Valerie's Gravy for Fried Turkey

A rich turkey gravy made from scratch with turkey stock, neck, and gizzards simmered with fresh thyme. The essential companion to deep-fried turkey.

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Crunchy Toffee Buckeyes

Peanut butter balls studded with crunchy toffee candy pieces are dipped in double-boiler melted chocolate, leaving the signature peanut butter eye visible on top. These sweet-salty, crunchy-creamy confections are an irresistible game-day treat that disappears fast from any snack spread.

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LOL Martini

Lemon vodka, limoncello, and orange liqueur shaken with fresh citrus juices and served in a glass rimmed with citrus-zest sugar. A bright, triple-citrus cocktail that brings a burst of sunshine and laughter to any happy hour.

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Pineapple Salsa with Taro Chips

Fresh pineapple, cilantro, queso fresco, jalapeno, lime, ginger, and tomato are chopped into a bright, chunky salsa and served alongside crispy oven-baked taro root chips. This tropical twist on chips and salsa showcases Hawaiian-inspired flavors and offers a unique, crunchy dipper that guests won't stop reaching for.

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Refried Beans

Pinto beans simmered with cumin, coriander, and chipotle, mashed to a thick paste with some texture left for body, and finished with fresh lime. A flavorful, from-scratch staple that outshines any canned version and anchors the whole So-Cal menu.

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Pea and Mint Risotto

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.

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Fried Bologna Bites

Thick bologna rounds are pan-fried in butter until caramelized, then served on toast rounds with mustard and tangy quick-pickled squash in a vinegar-dill brine. These crispy, nostalgic bites elevate a Midwestern childhood favorite into a fun party appetizer.

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Savory Horseradish Panna Cotta

A savory twist on Italian panna cotta infused with horseradish and Dijon mustard. A unique and sophisticated accompaniment to beef tenderloin.

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