I love Thanksgiving stuffing!!! This recipe combines the traditional savory veggies and herbs with tart granny apples and craisins or currant berries. Butter and cream round out the flavors.

Lemony chicken piccata over hot pasta with lots of capers and parmesan cheese. What could be better.

Brussel Sprouts blistered in a hot skillet with lemon slices and parmesan. These are so delicious and I’m loving them with a spicy dipping mayonnaise

Beef and mushroom stew in a rich beef and wine gravy with tomatoes is an amazing comfort food, spoon it over mashed potatoes

Cauliflower, capers, caramelized red onions and browned breadcrumbs star in this amazing side dish, topped with a fragrant lemon and parsley gremolata.

Roasted cauliflower with a spicy tahini harissa sauce is topped with sticky dates, pistachios and fresh herbs.

Butter, cream and garlic sauce over chicken with parmesan cheese and a perfect pot of rice. The creamy garlic almost melts in a low cooking oven, braising the chicken to tender perfection.

Delectable cranberry sauce with a hint of grand marnier will make the holidays merry and bright.

Chicken soup, the ultimate comfort food, here I’ve added rice and celery. You can spice it up a bit with red pepper flakes or harissa paste.

Thick zucchini slices barely sauteed and dipped in a lovely lemony sauce.

Mashed potatoes with butter and cream cheese are reason enough to give thanks, not just at Thanksgiving but all the year through.

Autumn evenings are more beautiful with this pear almond salad complete with croutons and apricot stilton cheese. Drizzle the pear apple butter vinaigrette over

Chicken posole with tomatillos, cilantro, hominy and the mild spice of jalapeños will be your new favorite soup.

Blue cheese salad with a butter lettuce twist makes for a beautiful platter or bowl for your dinner table. The dressing is the perfect blend of tangy and mild with beautiful blue cheese folded in.

Mozzarella shreds, petite diced tomatoes and basil infuse arborio rice in this delicious comfort food.

Rich creamy risotto comes together in 15-20 minutes with a medley of bright colored tomatoes, pearl sized mozzarella and vibrant greens of herbs and green onions.

Lentils, tomatoes and warm spices infuse this delicious side dish.

Briny green peppercorns, rich red wine and glace de veau flavor this amazing creamy steak sauce. Great drizzled over filet mignon.

Kumquats are sweet/tart and delicious with this apricot balsamic dressing.

A most delish chicken dish with lots of garlic and butter. Great over a pot of rice and with steamed broccoli.