Winter Squash Gratin — a hearty dish for fall and winter

Kale, Quinoa, and White Bean Soup — this vegan main-course soup is a meal in a bowl.

Penne alla Vodka — a spicy pasta dish from the 1980s

Lemon Cheesecake with Walnut Crust — mascarpone amps up this gluten-free delight.

Pulled Pork Green Chile Chili — flavorful and mild

Skillet Jalapeño Cornbread: great with chili or soup — or all by itself.

Chunky Pork and Sweet Potato Chili — black beans add rich goodness to this spicy blend

The Pisco Sour Cocktail — this tart, smooth drink may be the tastiest product of South America.

Curried Green Tomatoes — a spicy way to use end-of-season tomatoes

Deep Dark Chocolate Cookies — intense and irresistible.

Lentil and Tomato Soup: hearty, rich—and perfect for cooler weather

Beer Bread — perfect when you need a tasty loaf in a hurry.

Zucchini Pancakes — top with a poached egg or dollop of sour cream for a light dinner entrée

Chocolate Mascarpone Brownies — so addictive they need a warning label.

The Alaska Cocktail — icy flavor that’s bracing as a glacier

The Blue Hawaii Cocktail — Elvis lives!

Grilled Pineapple — high heat intensifies the rich flavor of this tropical fruit

The Hula Hula Cocktail — a brunch-friendly Tiki drink

Shrimp Toast Dip — lighten up this deep-fried Chinese/Tiki classic by turning it into a versatile dip or spread

The Scorpion Cocktail — a party-perfect Tiki drink from Trader Vic