2016 is the International Year of Pulses! Whip up this creamy bacon and white bean soup to incorporate more legumes into your diet.

A butternut squash and kale quinoa salad studded with caramelized red onions, chewy dried cranberries and crunchy toasted pecans.

For a taste of Lebanese food, bake this za’atar pull-apart bread. It’s delicious as is, but also pairs well with saucy dishes.

If you fancy hors d’oeuvres with heat, make these baked stuffed peppadews. Enjoy them straight from the oven or in a salad.

This Brussels sprouts gratin will change your life. The cream-coated morsels literally melt in your mouth.

Roasted romanesco with honey-Sriracha glaze is right for so many reasons: It’s fast, flavorful and healthy.

Need a ray of sunshine in your life? These citrus pull-apart rolls will brighten your spirits in a snap.

Don’t wait for a special occasion to bake this apple coffee cake. It’s a delicious everyday treat to enjoy alone or with company.

This roasted butternut squash macaroni and cheese, topped with crumbled cornbread and Asiago cheese, is comfort food at its best.

Have a plethora of persimmons? Bake a batch of sweet and spicy persimmon chai scones. Then brew a pot of coffee or tea and get snacking!

Looking for a new way to use persimmons? Make my twisted persimmon cinnamon rolls.

This light, bright and refreshing cream of asparagus soup is quick and easy to make, and calls for just a handful of ingredients.

Warm up with a bowl of healthy turkey tortilla soup garnished with baked tortilla strips, Feta cheese and fresh cilantro.

This apple-berry pie features a rich, buttery crust and festive crimson filling. Serve it à la mode or with freshly whipped cream.

Once you’re used to the starchy texture of roasted chestnuts, you’ll find them irresistible, especially when coated with sage and butter.

This herb and bacon cornbread dressing can and should be eaten year-round- not just at Thanksgiving. Easily turn leftovers into waffles.

This cornbread features a touch of sugar and equal parts of flour and cornmeal, which gives it a more bread- versus cake-like consistency.

While this spaghetti squash casserole with spinach and ricotta may not look like much, it’s creamy, comforting and relatively healthy.

These crispy roasted potatoes are crusty on the outside, creamy on the inside and beautifully golden underneath.

Looking to shake up your breakfast routine? Whip up these brown butter pumpkin waffles, spiked with a bevy of fall spices.

This hearty and healthy pumpkin turkey chili packs a flavor punch, thanks to the addition of dried ancho chile.