This fresh vegetable chopped salad is a bit of a superfood plate loaded with veges.

Apple Pastry with Sage Simple Syrup.

Clove spiced cranberry sauce buckle – perfect use for Thanksgiving cranberry sauce leftovers.

Roasted Spiced-Carrots

Chocolate Chip Cookies made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil instead of butter. A great alternative to your traditional holiday cookie!

Frozen Hot Chocolate – this drink is the pure definition of decadence… and it’s healthy for you!

Pumpkin coconut cookies with cream cheese icing.

A simple, mild, yet indulgent BBQ sauce made with red wine. Perfect for pairing with mild wines like Pinot Noir. Use on chicken or pork.

Pears poached in port along with fall spices and served with a honeyed goat cheese. A delicious dessert or afternoon snack.

13 Ways to Use Up a Bunch of Cheap Beer on Food52.

Ham and vegetable mini-quiches (perfect for kids)

Creamy mac ‘n cheese bites laced with jalapeño and topped with browned butter breadcrumbs.

A fall favorite, these “Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars” are made entirely from scratch – right down to the caramel sauce!

This “S’mores Popcorn” is a decadent sweet & salty treat that is sure to indulge in any snacker’s cravings at your next movie night!

Tomato Cobbler – colorful cherry tomatoes, topped with fluffy cheddar biscuits make this savory cobbler a must-try this summer!

Watermelon Pizza – a great dessert or snack that you can make with your kids. Use your favorite fruit to top your Watermelon Pizza with!

Vegan summer wrap with quinoa, black beans, hummus, corn, and tomatoes. Perfect for picnics or lunch on the go.

Easy compound butters using fresh herbs from the garden: Basil Butter, Chive Butter, and Mustard Garlic Butter rolled in black pepper.

Grilled to perfection, these spicy IPA shrimp skewers are drizzled with a pomegranate sauce and ready in just minutes!

Authentic Italian tomato sauce with fresh pasta and giant homemade meatballs.

Use a few simple ingredients to make this easy, homemade fresh pasta! You’ll never buy store-bought again!

Bakery Blueberry-Lemon Muffins – our favorite breakfast ever and some great tips for cooking with kids.