Rich, moist chocolate cupcakes crowned with a dual-piped swirl of vanilla and strawberry buttercream frosting. A playful Neapolitan-inspired treat that's a hit with kids and championship bakers alike.
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A bright and refreshing pasta salad tossing orzo with grape tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, and a lemon-herb vinaigrette. A perfect make-ahead side for casual entertaining.

Fusilli is tossed in an oregano-honey-Parmesan vinaigrette with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, olives, fresh mozzarella, salami, and torn basil. This Italian deli-inspired pasta salad is a beach party essential that travels well and tastes even better after the flavors meld.

Crisp jicama, red onion, and juicy orange segments are tossed in a lime vinaigrette seasoned with coriander and cumin, then topped with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro. This refreshing, crunchy salad provides a bright, cooling contrast to the rich tamales and spiced dishes of a Mexican feast.

Crisp iceberg wedges draped in a rich Gorgonzola and sour cream dressing with Roma tomatoes and shatteringly crispy baked pancetta. A steakhouse classic that embraces cheat day with its creamy, indulgent blue cheese dressing.

Eight varieties of summer vegetables are grilled until smoky and tender and served alongside a creamy dip made from grilled avocado, yogurt, and roasted garlic with za'atar-seasoned grilled pita on the side. This colorful, shareable platter celebrates the peak of summer produce and gives guests a healthy, satisfying option at the center of any patio party spread.

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.

Plump shrimp simmered in a spicy coconut-tomato broth with white wine and chicken broth. A bold, aromatic main course with global flavors.

Light bittersweet chocolate mousse piped into homemade cone-shaped tuile cookies with a hint of ginger. A showstopping Valentine's Day dessert.
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!