Butternut squash bundt cake with lemon glaze

Pecan Pie Bars ~ A classic tart in bar form!

Three tasty drinks for the holiday season. With a little twist.

Peppermint ice cream with chocolate ganache & crushed candy canes on top!

My experience spending the last twelve months in the pastry kitchen of an independent restaurant. Plus one of my favorite winter desserts, a lemon tart brûlée.

Find out if browning butter really makes that big a difference in a chocolate chip cookie recipe. Plus the continued adventures with an Indian oven and the quest for brown sugar!

Kuih Seri Muka is layer savory sticky rice and sweet custard.

Smoked salmon salad with quail and salmon eggs

A seasonal medley of pork, sweet potatoes and pears come together in a quick, one-pan meal.

Individual quiche with a taste of Italy.

Lemon -scented Cornbread Doughnuts ~ Quick baked doughnuts in only 2 steps!

Step by step Santa face tutorial from the talented Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.

Sugared cranberries -- the perfect holiday snack!

Maple Candy. A one-ingredient recipe that makes a beautiful holiday gift.

Pumpkin Ice Cream - Who says ice cream is just a summer treat?

Apple Coffee Crumb Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze-perfect for Christmas brunch.

Mushroom, Spinach & Cherry Millet.

Maple Apple Tart - a beautiful, delicious dessert that highlights the flavors of the season.

Homemade Taco Seasoning and Garbage Teykos. No more preservative filled Taco Seasoning Mixes, make your own.

La Béte Noire - The Black Beast - rich, deep. dark, silky, smooth - beastly delicious!

Spaghetti Squash Nachos - a great way to get your veggies!

A couple little tricks turn these into the ultimate gluten-free chocolate chip cookies!

Made with a low fat, whole grain crust, these super healthy zucchini, tomato and cheese tarts can be served hot or cold and make for a fantastic lunch, light dinner or appetizer.

Chrysanthemum Tea, a refreshing herbal tea. It's so good for your eyes, skin and internal system.

Szechuan Eggplant - fiery and savory

Learn how to shape your rolls to get the nice, soft, buttery crunchy bottom to enjoy your holiday meals or any type of meals for that matter!

Sweet and spicy rosemary nut mixture is the perfect snack for your upcoming Holiday event.

Tips on getting the simple things right; super spaghetti and perfect poached eggs.

Raspberry Thumbprint cookies. Simple = greatness. Warm shortbread, tart raspberry.

Ready for the Christmas cookie bake-off? These dark gingersnaps can be soft, chewy or snappy.

Pomegranates - to illustrate a post on ISO, for a series on food photography basics.

Perfect comfort dessert for cold winter days. Vegan rice pudding with coconut milk and cardamom.

Roast Pork with Rosemary and Garlic - pefect Sunday dinner.

Italian Wedding Soup, I love soup when it’s cold outside and this is one I’d definitely make again. Delicious broth and lots of meat!

Creamy orange pudding (in Spanish)

Lemon and Cranberry Shortbread - make some for yourself or as a gift.

What to do with your leftover roast chicken? Make soup and stock cubes!

Seared ahi tuna salad, my favorite Japanese salad.

Eggnog Cheesecake Bars

Snickerdoodle Cupcakes!

White Bean and Spinach-Pesto Soup

It may not be pretty, but a plate of enchiladas chile con carne from the Homesick Texan cookbook makes for the perfect winter meal.

Chocolate Chip Cookie & Oreo Fudge Brownie Bars

Goat cheese tarts with caramelized onions and walnut