Delicate flaky pastry with a savory turnip and Chinese sausage filling.

The 2014 lunar new year is January 31st – let’s make egg custard tarts!

Blueberry pear pate de fruits are a delightful burst of fruity goodness in your mouth.

Chinese stir-fried tofu with pork, vegetables, ginger, and green onions. A meal in itself.

Warm up with some black bean soup chock full of goodies!

A great snack or a lovely gift – these chocolate caramel pretzels will be popular with anyone!

Making a favorite noodle soup with my pressure cooker, so I have more time to play and eat! Pressure cooker beef pho.

A homemade cranberry pistachio orange larabar is the perfect healthy snack for the outdoors, on the go, or anytime.

Homemade candied citron (Buddha’s hand) – easy to do and great in cakes and cookies!

Baked brie with cranberries, pistachios, and orange zest. Beautiful, delicious, quick and easy for the holidays. BE THE PARTY.

The solid phase of eggnog: eggnog ice cream. It’s delightful!

A cheesy spin on a Greek classic – pastitsio from the cookbook Melt: The Art of Macaroni and Cheese.

Bourbon caramel popcorn.

Baked pumpkin doughnuts, glazed or rolled in cinnamon-sugar!

Use up leftover cranberries or make these because you love cranberries! Lovely red pâte de fruits (fruit jellies).

Decadent bacon-wrapped venison steaks with garlic-herb compound butter. Substitute beef tenderloin if you can’t get venison!

Who knew hot buttered pretzels from scratch could be this easy and so fun?

Pistachio rolled baklava with orange blossom water and cardamom – delightful!

Pear upside down gingerbread cake – a great combination of flavors for your holiday table or any table!