Vibrantly-colored and delicately-flavored, these Roasted Radishes with Tarragon Vinaigrette are a delicious side dish for Spring.

Sweet roasted cauliflower meets a rich béchamel sauce and billowy egg whites to make this delicate vegetarian dish. Great for brunch!

Sweet, buttery leeks braised in white wine and broth, with a bright yogurt-dill sauce. Great for a light vegetarian lunch or a side dish.

Light and crisp, fresh sweet potato fries (baked or fried) are a great game day snack. Dip them into Chipotle-Lime Aioli.

You won’t miss the fryer with these light, flaky, flour tortilla chips. Season with your favorite herbs and spices for a guilt-free snack.

With balsamic-roasted grapes, whipped goat cheese, pine nuts, and a drizzle of honey these crostini are a delicious (and easy!) appetizer.

Delicate and buttery with a snow-like dusting of powdered sugar, Austrian Walnut Crescents are a beautiful addition to holiday cookie trays.

With a cake-like texture and warm licorice flavor, my grandmother’s Italian Anise Cookies are a longstanding holiday tradition in my family.

A delicious alternative to turkey, slow-roasted capon with rich mushroom-cognac sauce is a luxurious addition to any holiday table.

Mildly-flavored and speckled with crumbles of maple bacon, these Sweet Potato Biscuits are a wonderful addition to any fall bread basket.

With cornbread, sausage, chestnuts, herbs, and a touch of apple cider, this stuffing is a great accompaniment to any holiday feast.

Easy to prepare, gently-spiced, and bursting with fruit flavor, this Apple Orange Cranberry Sauce is a lovely addition to any holiday table.

With roasted cauliflower, mild curry, and a touch of Major Grey’s chutney, this creamy Curried Cauliflower Soup is delicious and easy.

Chicken legs braised in hard cider with smoky bacon, apples, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs. A great way to warm up on a chilly Fall night!

A hearty fall salad of roasted squash, caramelized onions, wild rice, dried cranberries, and a creamy (dairy-free!) sunflower seed dressing.

Tossed in cinnamon-sugar, these mini muffins have all of the flavors of an apple cider doughnut, without the fussing of frying at home.

Infused with lemon and sage, Pork Loin Braised in Milk and Cream is tender, aromatic, and downright succulent.

With an herbed pate brisee crust, ricotta-mascarpone filling, and sweet roasted garlic, this tomato tart is an elegant addition.

Red potatoes tossed in a creamy sour cream and mayonnaise dressing, with crisp bacon, cheddar, and scallions. Great for summer barbecues!