Granted, this is a gigantic portion for two. But it's 2026. When the food is this good, go BIG!!!

Flaky puff pastry is rolled and spiraled into a sesame-scented scallion pancake crust, then topped with citrusy cucumber ribbons, smoked salmon, cream cheese, and a katsu drizzle for a playful, sliceable twist on pizza.

Plated on leaves of red lettuce, with diced tomatoes, celery and fresh dill, served ICE cold, I can’t think of a prettier shrimp salad appetizer for table for two.

Crispy well-seasoned potatoes, using my Distilled Manhattan BBQ blend? YES, CHEF!!!

I love, love, love fregola! Toasted Sardinian pasta that looks like couscous. Except couscous is steamed - different product, different vibe. Shrimp, fregola, tomatoes…. And butter! Enjoy!!

I know - you're thinking, "Why haven't I bread pudding-ed anything lately?" Don't worry. I am sure there are other retro desserts out there you could bread pudding. But good luck topping this one!

An ancient grain meets a super green at a bar and they live healthily ever after.

No tortillas? No problem. Because nicely spiced cod is MADE for a bed of cabbage-y, tangy slaw and dollops of avocado crema.

Pesto to the rescue! It's not just for pasta, kids. It's THE ultimate flavor bomb for soup.

Mayonnaise…. Mayonnaise?? MAYONNAISE!! That is the secret ingredient in this scratch chocolate cake. Every cake needs fat and mayo is as good as any. Literally scratch that - it's better!

I can Cordon Bleu just about anything - but this is my FAVORITE! So juicy, so unexpected, so not boring - and if you haven’t bought mini muffin pans yet, this recipe will convince you they are a must for DINK recipes!

A generously portioned main that you will savor! Hearty ground chicken, creamy and exotic - but easy enough for a weeknight dinner at home.

Trust me. You need to make more than two portions of these!!

Back in the old country, people had to make their own Italian sausage. But they just called it sausage. Eyyy ohhhh eyyyy!

Luscious, lacy potatoes! Cheesy, lemony and delicious. Use my Distilled Limoncello Pepper or a spice blend of your choosing.