Gooey Brownies…as super-rich and fudgy as it gets

Milk Chocolate Truffles…roll them in nuts, spices, or just a dusting of unsweetened cocoa

Pecan & Caramel Chocolate Clusters

Sweet, creamy dulce de leche

Hearty, comforting minestrone soup…and making homemade macaroni for the first time!

Multigrain Pancakes…fluffy and flavorful, with oats, whole wheat flour and corn meal, sweetened with honey

Maple Cinnamon Granola…sweet and toasty, with dried fruit and pecans

Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake with maple pecan glaze

Quiche Lorraine…a fantastic brunch recipe, once you navigate the vague directions (I’ve added notes to help!)

Snickerdoodles…a spot of cinnamon-sugar coated sunshine on a gray day

Jacques Pepin’s Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Muffins

French Apple Pie…with an irresistible crumbly streusel topping

Red Tea Sangria… as refreshing as it gets

Chocolate Chunk Zucchini Bread

Zucchini with Walnuts & Chives

I now see why so many people love cornflake crumb-crusted baked chicken

A crunchy corn flake crust makes this Crispy French Toast taste almost donut-like.

Sweet & Spicy Grilled Steaks with Tomato Relish- roasted cumin, cayenne and dark brown sugar bring sweet heat to this rub.

Chocolate-Layered No-Bake Cheesecake Bars

Spinach-Pesto Lasagna…zesty, cheesy & vegetarian

Teriyaki Burgers…sweet onions…spicy mayo…Hawaiian rolls