This Brisket gets seared then laid on a bed of sautéed vegetables and thyme, a wine/broth reduction is poured over then braised.

Blanched, tender asparagus is covered with an easy to make tarragon sauce that reminds me of a bernaise & pan fried prosciutto.

Amazingly aromatic, sweet and spicy curry sauce that is made with puréed mango. Serve it over steamed rice and warm naan bread.

Pilaf loaded with sautéed onion, carrot, dried fruit and toasted pecans. The smoky pecans, sweet fruit and savory herbs and onion work perfectly.

These Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops are fork tender and the onion gravy that smothers them is rich, savory and loaded with bacon.

Chipotle Pumpkin Soup – chicken broth, pumpkin purée, spices and a few texture toppings, the slightly sweet heat is amazing.

Quick and easy Honey Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes are roasted until tender, sliced and drizzled with a melted honey butter and paprika

Roasted mushrooms have an intense flavor and are paired with crispy bacon, butter, garlic and lemon juice. Top with pomegranate arils.

My spin on a classic fudge. Thanksgiving Rocky Road Fudge uses white chocolate, pecans and dried cranberries! Made in the microwave.

Marinated with on hand ingredients and they get sticky sweet when basted with a mixture of soy sauce, honey and sesame oil.

Napa cabbage tossed with a warm honey and mustard dressing, crisp bacon, sautéed mushrooms and bleu cheese crumbles.

Found covering chipotle chiles. Made from chili powder, vinegar, garlic and herbs. Originally used to marinade and preserve meats.

Diced potatoes and carrots are added in this saucy ground beef, tomato and cumin filling all layered on top of refried beans.

Chipotle peppers are ripened jalapeño chiles that are smoked and dried. They can be ground and used in many Mexican and Tex cooking.

My Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup is just as amazing as a plate of enchiladas, but in a soup. Loaded with tender chunks of chicken!

Cranberry Butter: fresh cranberries, orange zest, cinnamon, brown sugar and a jalapeño for the perfect balance of sweet, tangy and spicy.