Cranberry Frozen Yogurt – a refreshing palate cleanser or tart dessert, it’s perfect for Thanksgiving!

Mango Jicama Lettuce Wraps

Sour Cherry Trail Mix

Marshmallow Mish Mash: Homemade marshmallows with chocolate and pretzels

French Macarons, a Journey

Thai Lobster Bisque

European Peasant Bread from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day

Maple-Cinnamon Oatmeal with Blueberries, made from steel cut oats

Shrimp and Pea Omelette from “The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook”

Kale and mushroom spaghetti

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, a grown-up Halloween treat.

Oven roasted beet chips with cumin yogurt dip, a simple, healthy and refreshing fall snack

Boeuf Bourguignon

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Surprise Cookies with oatmeal, dried cranberries, chocolate and spices

Noodle Kugel

Chickpea quinoa salad with roasted red peppers and fresh corn.

Peach jam and a peachy can-do attitude of canning peaches three ways.

Homard aux Aromatics: lobster steamed in white wine with herb sauce from “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.”

1/2 bushel fresh peaches from u-pick orchard in Michigan

Tuscan white bean soup with fresh summer tomatoes.

Heirloom Tomato Tart with pate brisee pie crust, pesto sauce, roasted garlic and arugula.