Pasta in a creamy sauce made with grated cauliflower, French onion dip, Cheddar, Colby Jack, and cayenne is baked until bubbly and topped with a crunchy layer of crushed potato chips. This clever comfort food sneaks a full serving of vegetables into every cheesy, indulgent bite without anyone being the wiser.
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Paper-thin shaved fennel, crisp radishes, orange supremes, peppery upland cress, pistachios, and olives are dressed in a bright orange-honey vinaigrette. This fresh, composed salad provides a light, elegant counterbalance to a rich and hearty cassoulet.

A rich, layered Italian lasagna featuring a hearty meat ragu, creamy besciamella sauce, and loads of Parmigiano-Reggiano and mozzarella. This holiday centerpiece is worth every minute of the labor of love.

Small red potatoes are boiled until tender, then pan-fried in butter until their surfaces turn shatteringly golden, and tossed with fresh parsley, chives, and cracked pepper. These crispy-outside, creamy-inside potatoes are a classic French bistro side that pairs beautifully with the bold espresso rib-eye.

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.

Red wine simmered in a slow cooker with cheesecloth-wrapped whole spices, orange juice and zest, and a sprig of rosemary. A fragrant, hands-off holiday drink that fills the house with warmth as the days grow shorter.

A quick and indulgent Italian dessert made by pouring a shot of hot espresso over vanilla ice cream. Topped with chocolate-covered almonds for an elegant after-dinner treat.

Heirloom cherry tomatoes charred in a dry cast-iron skillet and finished with red onion, balsamic vinegar reduction, sea salt, and fresh basil. A stunning, rustic appetizer that lets peak-season tomatoes shine with minimal effort.

Dry sea scallops are seared to a deep golden crust, then basted with a compound lemon butter and deglazed with white wine and lemon juice for a bright pan sauce. These restaurant-quality scallops make a luxurious, celebratory main course that is elegant enough for a special birthday dinner.

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.