The weather outside is frightful, but hot chocolate macarons are sure to warm your heart – delightful fireplace burning or not.

Gluten free and refined sugar free, this paleo banana bread still feels indulgent. With a great texture, it’s a tasty breakfast treat.

One of my favorite easy breakfasts or snacks is this pomegranate vanilla chia seed pudding parfait.

Childhood sandwich cookies with a perfect holiday twist! Chocolate peppermint sandwich cookies are perfect for winter baking.

Perfect for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or really any time you need a treat, these soft frosted vegan red velvet cookies are delightful!

A perfect drink for cool evenings and changing seasons, the Bourbon Maple Leaf is great for sipping alone or pairing with comfort food

A staple on Noche Buena (Christmas Eve), Cuban families gather over a seasoned roast pork (or shoulder for smaller parties). Family recipe.

Make holidays merry and bright with this slow cooker pomegranate cranberry sauce

Shrimp and crab fisherman’s pie – a seafood lover’s take on traditional shepherd’s pie!

Leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Make this easy, freezer-friendly pot pie!

Mashed coconut boniato (sweet potato) is a delicious and easy side suited to many clean eating diets. Perfect for healthier holidays!

Meyer Lemon Green Beans are a quick, healthy side dish alternative to heavier green bean casseroles.

These salted caramel chocolate chip cookies are easy to make and disappear in no time!

More than just an accompaniment for lamb, this mustard mint sauce is one of our favorite unique mint sauces.

My “not too sweet” sweet potato casserole is a favorite family dish and equally tasty topped with pecans or marshmallows!

Use these crispy smoked paprika onion straws to top sandwiches, salads, casseroles, or simply as a unique alternative to onion rings!

Santa Maria Tri Tip barbecue is about family, and gatherings with friends. This style of barbecue is very specific to Central California.