A spicy dipping sauce for fries or smashed potatoes, topping for salmon or secret sauce for a burger. This delicious sauce is the adult version of ketchup but soo much more.

Smashed potatoes are the new french fry. These little gems are crispy and golden and smattered with lots of garlic. Try these with remoulade sauce for a very grown up “french fry”.

Fresh avocado and melty pepper jack make for fast and delicious tacos whenever you're craving kicks in.  

Rich black bean soup with lots of warm spices, brightened with chicken (or vegetable) broth and a tasty melange of vegetables that are roughly blended together to create this hearty soup. Top with avocado and sour cream.

Green beans are cooked to perfection, topped with browned butter garlic and almonds, then brightened with the fragrant zest of a cutie…

Mac n cheese gets kicked up a notch with tots. Emeril Lagasse is always inspiring and making food extra fun. Here I have adapted his recipe for Kicked Up Mac n Cheese

Ranch dressing with mild herbs and tangy buttermilk is everyone's favorite dip for so many things. Veggies, chicken tenders not to mention a lovely ranch dressed salad.

Short ribs are slow cooked into a hearty stew with lots of onions, shiitake mushrooms and a lovely cheese toast.

Manti are delicious little meat filled Turkish dumplings. Here they are boiled with broccoli which adds a beautiful bright color to this flavorful dish. The yogurt and tomato butter

Oh the comfort food of homemade meatloaf, topped with whipped cream cheese mashed potatoes in the whimsical shape of cupcakes.

Slow cooked buttery marinara sauce with meatballs and lots of garlic make this fresh pasta dish truly amazing. Top with fresh buffalo mozzarella to make this pasta dish really sing.

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.