Asparagus and Leek Pie with eggs, feta cheese, and fillo dough.

Grapefruit and Chia Drink (Chia Fresca con Toronja)

Japanese Sesame Spinach Salad with Dandelion Greens, Goma-ae (Weekend Gardening).

Cape Malay Curry with beef, bell peppers, dried apricots, apricot preserves, and plenty of spices.

Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy.

Kale, Spinach, and Pear Smoothie for a quick and healthy lunch.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Korma with sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and plenty of curry spices.

Meyer Lemon Polenta Cake with Winter Fruit Compote.

Baked Pimiento Cheese Crab Dip, tasty for a game day party.

Thai Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts (The Kids Cook Monday).

Game Day Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas. Prep vegetables and tortillas for a carnitas bar.

Apple Butter Bread Pudding, plus a dairy farm visit

Polenta Toasts with Goat Cheese, Caramelized Onions, and Port Cranberries

Eggnog Cranberry Bread Pudding with nutty topping.

Irish Coffee Eggnog with Irish cream and brandy.

Eggnog Cheesecake with Dark Rum and Biscoff Cookie Crust

Roasted Acorn Squash with Cranberry, Apple, and Quinoa Stuffing

Caramel Cake with Caramelized Butter Frosting.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread, made healthier at home with just four ingredients.

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cheesecake with Reese’s Minis

Butternut Squash Au Gratin with Mushrooms and Bacon

Shrimp in Tomato Gravy with Creamy Grits