Butternut squash roasted in brown butter and sage, pureed with shallots, garlic, a hint of maple syrup and crushed red pepper.

Falling-apart tender braised beef that’s been slow simmered with wine and vegetables then baked under a puff pastry crust.

How to make mouthwateringly delicious chicken parmesan or eggplant parmesan – or both! (Spoiler alert: It’s all about the sauce.)

Roasted Cabbage takes about 5-minutes of hands-on work, and, if you’re a cabbage lover like me, is crazy-good.

Spaghetti Carbonara with Portabella Mushrooms and Smoked Mozzarella.

Juicy dark meat chicken and rice simmered with bacon, onions, garlic and peppers, served with black beans, peas, and cilantro.

Frozen fruit and white wine is blended up with with sorbet, topped with an addition scoop, and (preferably) served poolside.

Pan Seared Scallops with Chorizo, Green Chilies, and Creamy Roasted Corn

White Bean and Kale Soup with Wild Rice and Tomatoes

White Chili and Chorizo Tamale Pie with onion, jalapeño, garlic, white beans, green chilies, tomatoes, and cheese.

Wild Rice, Cranberry, and Roasted Corn Salad with Fried Chicken Medallions

Mini Fried Chicken Sandwiches with Savory Mayonnaise, Arugula, and Spicy Cranberry Relish

Fresh squeezed lemonade, cranberry syrup, and roasted green chilis combine to create an intriguing, unusually complex cocktail.

Vegetarian Cheesy Stuffed Tomatoes with Balsamic Glazed Vegetables

Tender flank steak, green beans, mushrooms, and onions are coated in a quick garlic and soy stir fry sauce and spooned over rice.

Steak Salad Wraps with Chili Yogurt Sauce and Crushed Tortilla Chips.