Baked russet potato halves scooped, re-crisped, and drizzled with a rich beer-Cheddar cheese sauce, then topped with bacon and scallions. A loaded, pub-style snack built for friendly competition and sibling rivalry.

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.

Homemade pumpkin-chocolate syrup stirred into espresso and hot milk, then topped with a cloud of whipped cream. A cozy, cafe-worthy drink that warms you from the inside out on crisp autumn mornings.

Jumbo shrimp stuffed with fresh jalapeno strips and wrapped in bacon, pan-cooked until crisp and served with a homemade cherry cola ba

Romaine and spring mix tossed with marinated artichokes, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, olives, basil, and oregano in a homemade vin

Browned and sliced turkey sausages combined with sauteed fennel, apple, caraway seeds, and tangy sauerkraut. A hearty, warming one-pan supper that hits the spot when cold nights call for something substantial.

Golden choux puffs are baked until crisp and hollow, then filled with both vanilla whipped cream and espresso whipped cream and dusted with confectioners' sugar. These light, elegant pastries pair two classic flavors in one impressive yet surprisingly approachable dessert.

Flourless muffins made with just mashed bananas, eggs, vanilla, and cherries for a naturally gluten-free, low-calorie treat. A wholesome, clean-eating breakfast that proves healthy baking can still be delicious and satisfying.

A tangy, cinnamon-spiced whipped cream made with heavy cream and buttermilk. The ideal finishing touch for pumpkin pie and holiday desserts.

A classic Italian pasta with fresh clams in a light garlic and white wine sauce with a touch of red pepper. One of the simplest yet most satisfying pasta dishes in the Italian repertoire.