The Italian tradition says that lentils invite prosperity for the new year. To help us all welcome the hope of a new year, I created a cozy balsamic lentil salad…

Everything you love about pecan pie in a cute little mini portion, sized perfectly for two and sweetened with brown sugar and honey. These mini pies have all the ooey…

Savory little bites full of good cheesy sausage flavor with a hint of apple; to me, they’re like a portable, bite size egg bake. Perfect for breakfast snacking, brunches, afternoon,…

These light puffy sugar free ricotta almond cookies are laced with lemon, with little bits of festive red cranberries and a creamy lemon cream cheese frosting. They remind me of…

A rich collection of homemade holiday goodies and gifts from your kitchen that will bring joy to your household or whoever you gift them to. Making something special with your…

Super decadent, creamy and cheesy with a lovely crunchy topping, this baked penne with squash from Giada is so luxurious. I’ve lightened it up a bit from Giada’s original recipe,…

Lightly sweet with an enticing spiced apple flavor, this honey apple whiskey has notes of cinnamon, vanilla, ginger and cloves. It’s the perfect libation for sipping or slipping into your…

The perfect creamy wonderful white chili with a nice little kick to make whenever you have leftover chicken or turkey on hand! This white “chicken” (or turkey!) chili uses white…

Sweet, juicy pears over salad greens with sweet-tart raspberries and pomegranate seeds, crunchy pistachios, creamy seasoned goat cheese crumbles, and salty smoked bacon with a lovely maple dijon dressing, this…

Zesty Mexican zucchini enchilada boats stuffed with a delicious mixture of turkey, lentils, peppers, rice or quinoa, and enchilada sauce, topped with more saucy goodness and melty cheese. Every year…