Salad of Beets and Oranges

Beets and oranges pair beautifully both in color and flavor.
Stuffed Acorn Squash

Once the leaves fall and the temperature drops, we turn to hearty and comforting creations to keep us warm and nourished.
Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies

Adapted from Kathryne Taylor’s “Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies” in Love Real Food.
Coffee Tonic

This mocktail is the perfect winter refreshment with bright notes of lime, the effervescence of tonic, and a coffee twist that will leave you craving more
Baked Spiced Pears

As with most of my recipes, consider this a starting point and have fun making it your own.
Winter Squash Molasses Muffins

Moist, spicy, and sweet enough, these muffins are a great way to use up that squash that seems so plentiful this time of year.
Cocoa Pecan Truffles

A delicious and nutritious treat for everyday and holidays.
Rugelach

This recipe comes from my Great-Uncle Cliff ’s notebook.
Thai Coconut Curry Mussels

My inspiration for this mussel preparation was a recent meal my wife and I had in Arizona at the Restaurant Progress, which reawakened my longtime craving for the ocean’s bivalve mollusks.
Green Bean Casserole with Fried Onions and Shitakes

Enjoy this homemade version of a popular Thanksgiving side dish for the holidays or any time of the year.
Creamy Mushroom Pappardelle

This recipe includes instructions for making both pasta and sauce, but purchased pappardelle, fettuccini, or tagliatelle will still be a fantastic dinner.
Minestrone

This minestrone includes lentils, beans, and orecchiette pasta, which together deliver a level of satisfaction that is often lacking in a vegetable soup.