Chocolate and wine are a classic Valentine’s Day duo—but pairing them well takes intention. This chocolate and wine pairing guide explores thoughtful matches using Valrhona chocolate and beautifully made wines, focusing on balance, flavor, and craftsmanship. Perfect for a romantic night in or an elevated solo treat.

This Lemon Ricotta Pie is a bright, creamy spring dessert with a delicate whipped white chocolate ganache infused with orange blossom. The ricotta-yogurt filling bakes until lightly set in a flaky blind-baked crust and is topped with an airy ganache that tastes like a floral cloud.

This butterscotch budino is a luxurious Italian-style pudding, deeply caramelized with brown sugar and finished with just enough Scotch to round out its warmth. Whisked egg yolks and a touch of cornstarch give it that signature budino texture—silky, glossy, and rich. The moment the sugar starts to smoke and turn spotty is when the magic happens: a smoky edge that gives this comforting dessert a grown-up twist.

Forget just beer — wine can elevate your Super Bowl spread with fresh, bold pairings for all your favorite snacks. From spicy wings to creamy spinach dip, we’ve got a game day wine for every bite.

A cozy low-carb twist on the Roman classic

This rutabaga cacio e pepe is a wintery, root-vegetable take on a Roman classic. Spiralized rutabaga stands in for pasta, offering a sweet-earthy bite that pairs beautifully with a creamy, peppery Pecorino sauce. It’s simple, fast, and deeply satisfying—perfect for weeknights or light winter dinners.

A simple, elegant classic with rich vanilla flavor. This vanilla bean pound cake is tender and deeply aromatic, thanks to real vanilla paste and rich cream. The method keeps the crumb light and fine—whipping the eggs and sugar to a ribbon stage before folding in flour and emulsified butter. It’s the kind of cake that’s perfect with a cup of tea, layered with fruit and cream, or simply dusted with powdered sugar.

This citrus olive oil cake is light and moist with lemon, orange zest, and a bright lemon glaze. A perfect Italian-inspired cake for brunch or winter baking.

Roasted carrots tossed with cumin, coriander, and caraway, served over creamy tahini yogurt and finished with honey. A flavorful, spice-forward vegetable side dish.

This apple salad with yogurt, thyme, and kohlrabi (or hakurei turnips) is creamy, crisp, and refreshing. A simple, tangy side dish for fall or spring meals.

These classic snickerdoodle cookies are soft, buttery, and coated in cinnamon sugar—no vanilla, no fuss. Just pure cinnamon-forward cookie perfection.

These Scandinavian butter cookies are soft and buttery with almond paste and vanilla, perfect for piping into spritz shapes using a star tip or cookie press.

These sweet and spicy roasted pecans are coated in egg white, sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne for the perfect crunchy snack. Great for gifts, party snacks, or dessert toppers.

This Brown Butter Pecan Old Fashioned is made with butter-pecan-washed bourbon, Montenegro, and brown sugar simple syrup. A rich and festive holiday cocktail that’s perfect for sipping or gifting.

These chai-spiced snickerdoodle bars are soft, chewy, and infused with warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger. A one-pan bar cookie perfect for fall and winter baking.

These holiday molasses crinkle cookies are soft, rich, and rolled in sugar for a classic crackled finish. Made with molasses, cocoa, and vanilla for deep winter flavor.

This butternut squash casserole features a smooth, lightly sweetened filling topped with a crushed vanilla wafer crumble. A Southern holiday favorite with comforting flavor and crunch.

These crispy Brussels sprouts are seared in bacon fat, tossed with crispy bacon, and topped with fresh pomegranate seeds. A savory-sweet side dish perfect for fall and winter meals.

This classic cornbread dressing is made with homemade gluten-free cornbread, sautéed vegetables, fresh sage, and rich turkey stock. A flavorful holiday side dish everyone will love.

Ultra-smooth mashed potatoes with creamy celeriac add depth and brightness to a classic side — rich, silky, and perfectly balanced for weeknight dinners or special occasions.