Succotash Salad

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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Slow-Cooker Sloppy Joe Sliders

Ground beef simmered in the slow cooker with garlic, celery, peppers, onion, tomato sauce, and warm spices for four hours until rich and saucy. A hands-off game-day favorite that lets you enjoy every play without missing a bite.

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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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Classic Lemon Tart with Coconut-Almond Crust

A buttery coconut-almond shortbread crust is blind-baked until golden, filled with silky microwave lemon curd, and topped with piped whipped cream and toasted coconut. The nutty, tropical crust gives this classic lemon tart an unexpected twist that delights the fellow cooks in the kitchen.

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Arugula-Corn Salad

Baby arugula, boiled corn, bell pepper, and grape tomatoes are tossed in a creamy cilantro-lime dressing made with grapeseed oil and sour cream. This bright, summery salad adds a cool, fresh contrast to a spread of ribs and hearty indoor-campfire fare.

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Chocolate Scuffins

A chocolate hybrid treat that's half scone, half muffin — tender, rich, and cocoa-forward. A sweet Valentine's morning surprise.

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Dark 'n' Fiery

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Lime juice, orange liqueur, and ginger beer are poured over ice, topped with floated lime wheels and a splash of overproof rum that is briefly set aflame, then finished with a squeeze of roasted lime. This dramatic, fire-topped cocktail puts a bold, citrusy spin on the classic Dark 'n' Stormy and delivers a show-stopping moment at any spicy-themed party.

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Green Chile Queso

A silky queso dip made with white American cheese and sharp white cheddar, swirled with canned green chiles and fresh Fresno pepper. An addictive, crowd-pleasing appetizer that comes together in minutes.

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Spicy Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread

Refrigerated biscuit dough is pulled apart, stuffed with mozzarella, rolled into balls, arranged in a cast-iron skillet, and baked with a scallion-garlic-red pepper butter drizzled over the top. This gooey, shareable pull-apart bread is an irresistible spicy snack that pairs perfectly with game day gatherings or a bowl of hearty chili.

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Apricot Clafouti

A rustic French baked custard studded with fresh apricots and dusted with powdered sugar. An elegant yet effortless dessert perfect for a lazy Sunday.

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