Smoky ham, black-eyed peas and jalapeño peppers spice up this New Year’s Tradition! A slow cooker makes it easy. Cornbread anyone?

Silky luscious caramelized onion jam, infused with herbs combine so nicely with cream cheese and figs – or apple slices!

Combining the fall favorites of pumpkin, spices, late harvest peaches and streusel all in one delicious cake.

A quick blended marinade of red bell peppers, peppadew and raisins spice up these Tunisian inspired kebabs. Serve with harissa and rice.

Side dish starring Israeli Couscous, fresh beet greens and fried golden beet crisps goes great with grilled meat.

Rich in molasses, caramelized sweet onions and tomatoes produce a savory jam for bruschetta or the base layer of a ratatouille tart.

Change your mind about pickled beets with this easy recipe. Hints of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, star anise, lemon and pepper!

Beat the heat with this refreshing cold cucumber yogurt soup with a bit of anaheim pepper to spice it up.

Don’t be afraid of these salty delights. Sweet tomato sauce, savory bread and anchovies.

Creamy cauliflower soup made with purple potatoes and a hint of lavender. A surprisingly elegant appetizer.

Lemony tarragon light white sauce pasta with porcini mushrooms, white truffle and asparagus. Springtime fresh flavors!

Smoked salt adds a hint of intrigue in this light, creamy soup. Apple gives it a bit of sweetness. Maybe this is the green food for March?

Hints of rum and orange accent this dense moist olive oil cake topped with candied walnuts.

A heart healthy treat use these lightly candied walnuts on salads, or a snack or in baked goods.

Rich in anti-oxidants, low salt and low fat this a springy update to a Chinese favorite with added spinach, daikon radish and mushrooms.

Adapted from James McNair’s Pie Cookbook. Creamy blend of fresh seasonal citrus takes away the winter blues.

Thick and creamy, cooked just right, abundant tender smokey ham chunks, a beer and a side of cornbread. Healthy comfort food.

Light, bright hints of ginger and lemon in this silken panna cotta, add a drizzle of brandy berry sauce and pour a glass of port. Heavenly!

Mini crab cake appetizers topped with Wasabi vegetarian caviar and paired with Lime Cilantro Aoili. Fresh and light to start the party.