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Make-ahead mashed potatoes blend hot potatoes into cream cheese and sour cream, finished with butter, chives and a paprika dusting. The Thanksgiving and Christmas side that frees up the oven.

The earthy beets, spicy basil, creamy goat cheese and sour-sweet balsamic glaze make this salad with complimentary layers of flavors and textures.

Chicken with stir-fry vegetables tosses sliced chicken breast with celery, carrots, red bell pepper, mushrooms, zucchini, and water chestnuts in a lemon teriyaki glaze. Quick wok dinner ready in 40 minutes.

Crab and Swiss cheese melt together on a crispy grilled sandwich creating a wonderful combination of warm filling, melted cheese and crispy grilled bread. Best of all it comes together in about 10 minutes!

Fudgy carob brownies made with oat flour, honey, and walnuts for a naturally sweetened treat. Gooey centers with cakey edges, these wholesome brownies prove you don't need refined sugar or chocolate to satisfy a craving.

Leftover rice is great for making fried rice, add whatever veggies you have in the fridge or freezer. Any your favorite stir-fry sauce or a combination of sauce binds everything together, scrambled eggs is always a great addition to add. Quick and easy to put together, and goes well with any Chinese dishes.

Golden wheat pancakes are vegan, egg-free, dairy-free flapjacks built on whole wheat pastry flour, oat flour, and wheat germ. Sweetened with brown rice syrup, topped with fresh fruit and maple.

Japanese soba noodles in ginger-miso chicken broth with shiitake mushrooms, gai lan, and fresh cilantro. Restaurant-quality slurpable noodle soup ready in 40 minutes at home.

Buttery shortcrust pockets folded around a caramelized coconut filling studded with dates, raisins, and cashews, baked golden. A Sri Lankan sweet pastry with crisp edges and a chewy, nutty center.

Eggnog waffles use leftover holiday eggnog instead of milk for warm spiced flavor and a tender, custardy interior. Optional pecans or walnuts add crunch. A festive December brunch.

Weeknight ground beef chili built on a sneaky shortcut: a can of French onion soup blended smooth and mashed into the meat. Kidney beans, tomato paste, chili powder, and cumin do the rest. One pot, no chopping.

Apple butter cookies are soft, spiced drop cookies sweetened with brown sugar and apple butter, studded with raisins and chopped nuts. Freezer-friendly for months and ready in under an hour.

It was very tasty and I also used this as a base for squash soup with maple-apple flavored chicken sausage as part of a new recipe

I had these for breakfast frequently when staying in Tlaqupaque, Mexico outside Guadalajara. Here's my version that recreates this local specialty. I haven't seen them anywhere else. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo.

Harvest time pumpkin soup: creamy pureed pumpkin, potato, and carrot enriched with butter and a savory splash of soy sauce, finished with sour cream and chives. A velvety vegetarian autumn bowl.

Spiced chickpea hummus blended with cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric, and tahini. Food processor makes it silky smooth. Chill before serving with pita or vegetables.