Coconut almond chocolate chip cookies. Like an Almond Joy in cookie form.

Baby greens with maple dressing, apples, cranberries and goat cheese. A simple green salad that tastes great even in winter.

Brown butter gnocchi with spinach and pine nuts. A fast weeknight meal.

Mock sourdough bread – a cheater method for bread with sourdough tanginess.

Toasted marshmallow popcorn balls with graham crackers and a milk chocolate drizzle. S’mores in popcorn ball form.

Soft, buttery pretzels with a toasted coconut topping.

Moist, tender, flavorful sticky wings from your slow cooker.

Thinly sliced pears topped with sweetened creme fraiche, golden raisins and praline pecans. A dessert pizza you won’t want to share.

Enjoy the tastes of late summer one last time with this pesto potato pasta salad.

Shredded chicken in a from-scratch sauce flavored with chipotle and cumin, cooked in a cheesy panini with cilantro.

Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast Sticks – and easy stuffed french toast that is kid- and adult-friendly.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Tiramisu – layers of peanut butter creme with raspberries and jelly-soaked ladyfingers. PB&J all grown up.

The best, creamy, homemade vanilla bean ice cream I’ve ever had.

An easy, flavorful dish that uses zucchini as a sauce. Great way to use extra summer zucchini.

Raw carrots and jicama make for a tasty and crunchy slaw. No mayo required.

Apple tarragon granita – a light, refreshing treat to carry you from Summer to Fall.

Cheesy chicken and broccoli – a delicious, from-scratch, 30-minute meal that uses just one pan. In my house we call that a win.

Chicken sausages with apple salsa – a perfect sweet/savory match of flavors.

Give quinoa a try with these moist, flavorful quinoa patties. Delicious with tomatoes, lettuce and some greek yogurt

Cinnamon roll cookies – a buttery, rich, slice-and-bake freezer cookie with a cinnamon swirl.

Try a basil tomato and almond pesto on pasta for a delicious twist on your favorite flavors.

A deep dish blueberry pie made with fresh blueberries. Deep dish = more delicious filling.