A rustic Italian bowl: Farro and bean soup.

Butternut squash, sage and goat cheese tostadas – a healthier tostada option!

A simple appetizer: Garlicky tomato bruschetta.

The combination of the crunchy toast with creamy cheese and earthy mushroom bruschetta makes these easy to eat.

Spaghetti burger – why not combine 2 delicious dishes?

Veggie wraps with avocado honey dressing.

Lasagna with bechamel and meat sauce.

This marinated raw fish appetizer with fennel and branzino, or European sea bass, is a light and fresh start to any meal.

Caramelized onion and pulled pork grilled cheese sandwich.

Baked Brie with cranberries and basil.

Grilled cauliflower steak on a bed of cauliflower puree with mixed greens.

These doughnuts are an easy, fun holiday dessert idea the kids will adore.

Chocolate snowball crinkle cookies

Festive red and white peppermint meringues.

Homemade vanilla, orange and almond extracts made perfect holiday gifts.