Spirals of golden, flaky puff pastry alternate with dark green, bacon-flecked spinach and two types of cheese for a beautiful and surprisingly simple hors d’oeuvre.

Peanut butter cookies make me think of after school snacks, a plate of cookies and a tall glass of frosty milk. And the aroma while they’re baking is like a soft warm blanket for your senses. 

This comforting, rib-sticking dish features meatballs so tender they melt in your mouth, perched on a mound of pasta draped in tangy homemade marinara,

Get your veggies and then some in this thick and hearty minestrone soup, crammed with nine varieties of vegetables plus pasta and savory chicken meatballs in a flavorful broth perked up with V8.

Layers of silky caramel pudding, smoky bourbon-laced sea-salted caramel sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate cookie crumbs make a sophisticated combination in this Caramel Budino.

An easy, versatile caramel sauce that adds a sophisticated, smoky sweetness to ice cream, fruit, cake, cheesecake or pudding.

The coleslaw at Shady Glen dairy store is almost as legendary as their cheeseburgers. In this copycat version, finely minced cabbage melds with a smooth, creamy, tangy/sweet dressing.

Jarlsberg, Gruyere, ricotta and Parmesan combine in this rich, cheesy lasagna that marries chicken with caramelized onions, diced pancetta, and sauteed cremini mushrooms in a creamy bechamel sauce.

Peanut Butter Patties are a grownup version of Tagalongs, with a coating of rich, premium chocolate and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top.

The brown sugar crumb topping gives these tender raspberry muffins a touch of extra sweetness and a coffeecake vibe.