Kale, Spinach, and Pear Smoothie for a quick and healthy lunch.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Korma with sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and plenty of curry spices.

Meyer Lemon Polenta Cake with Winter Fruit Compote.

Baked Pimiento Cheese Crab Dip, tasty for a game day party.

Thai Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts (The Kids Cook Monday).

Game Day Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas. Prep vegetables and tortillas for a carnitas bar.

Apple Butter Bread Pudding, plus a dairy farm visit

Polenta Toasts with Goat Cheese, Caramelized Onions, and Port Cranberries

Eggnog Cranberry Bread Pudding with nutty topping.

Irish Coffee Eggnog with Irish cream and brandy.

Eggnog Cheesecake with Dark Rum and Biscoff Cookie Crust

Roasted Acorn Squash with Cranberry, Apple, and Quinoa Stuffing

Caramel Cake with Caramelized Butter Frosting.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread, made healthier at home with just four ingredients.

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cheesecake with Reese’s Minis

Sweet Potato, Chicken, and Spinach Curry with Quinoa

Butternut Squash Au Gratin with Mushrooms and Bacon

Shrimp in Tomato Gravy with Creamy Grits

Persian Jeweled Rice, aka Wedding Rice (The Kids Cook Monday)

Moroccan Roasted Salmon with Mango Salsa and Quinoa Spinach.

Grilled jerk pork chops with grilled mangoes and a robust rum sauce.

Eggplant and Tomato Pilaf. Serve with yogurt for authentic taste.