Chance and a successful Thanksgiving Dinner favor the prepared cook.

Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Brining the bird helps to insure a moist, juicy turkey.

Leek, Mushroom, Bacon & Buttermilk Stuffing. Here’s an interesting stuffing for Thanksgiving.

Beef Short Ribs in Chipotle & Green Chile Sauce. Here’s a spicy meal that won’t break the budget.

Brandade, a celery root, fennel and potato mash. A slightly more sophisticated mashed potato recipe.

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, here are two homemade cranberry sides for the big meal.

Pork Roast stuffed with Apples, Apricots and Dried Cherries. A perfect fall dinner.

Scallop Risotto, a special birthday request.

Roast Garlic adds a new dimension to Thanksgiving mashed Potatoes.

Butternut Squash & Apple Soup. A perfect respite for these trying financial times.

Here’s a quick and tasty Apple Tart recipe.

Beef Stroganoff, a decadent “last meal” before the financial crisis gets us.

Smashed Cauliflower with Corn, Mushrooms and Red Pepper.

Carrot Cake, you can never go wrong with cream cheese frosting.

Baby Lava Cakes, a decadent and sensuous dessert.

Roast Beets with Lemon, Olive Oil & Mint. A sweet-tart side dish, perfect for an autumn meal.

Vichyssoise – Leek & Potato Soup. A great dish for early autumn. Just don’t serve it too cold.

Rotisserie Chicken, the perfect football watching meal.

Crabby-Q-Sauce. My not so secret barbecue sauce and grilling glaze.

Swordfish with Grill-Roasted Lemon & Caper Dressing. A great sendoff to summer this Labor Day Weekend.

Fresh Tomato Soup, inspired by the Italian classic, Pappa il Pomodoro

Hoisin-Glazed Pork with Mustard-Plum Sauce. A perfect Olypmics watching dinner