This Southern Winter Squash Casserole can be made with butternut, acorn, or kabocha squash +/- sausage too. Absolutely fabulous!

This crowd-pleasing, cheesy, vegetarian comfort food casserole can be made with polenta or coarse-ground grits.

This is a wonderful version of this comfort food Thai dish because it is loaded with mixed vegetables. Fast & fabulous!

This Apple Cider Risotto with Roasted Winter Squash, Apples & Bacon incorporates a roasted squash & apple purée into the creamy rice. Great!

This weeknight Pork Tenderloin with Coriander & Apple Cider Vinegar-Soy Glaze could also be a lovely holiday main dish.

This Pork Tenderloin with Dijon-Cider Pan Sauce is incredibly tender from searing the meat prior to roasting. Easy & elegant!

Julia Child’s Aunt Helen’s Fluffy Pumpkin Pie- the recipe was first published in Parade Magazine in 1982. Classic.

This fool-proof “retro” baking method results in a pie with a uniformly browned exterior and a thick-applesauce-like interior.

These Maple-Roasted Carrots are a wonderful seasonal side dish. Like candy!

This incredible weeknight pasta has puréed and sliced mushrooms with Italian sausage in the sauce. Full-flavored & fabulous!

This Ratatouille Shepherd’s Pie is packed with vegetables. Rich, flavorful & fabulous vegetarian comfort food.