This recipe has cheese-filled tortellini, spinach, and the most flavorful broth. It’s easy to make on the stove top and freezes well!

Earthy and satisfying, De Puy lentils are the perfect counterpoint to French garlic sausage in this comforting soup.

Banana bread, peanut butter, and dark chocolate chunks jump into a bowl… Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread Muffins

Ultra-moist Mocha Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with dark chocolate and espresso is what sweet comfort food is all about.

Chocolate crinkle cookies with a hint of espresso and a sprinkling of sugar. Freezes well for Christmas baking.

A tangy home brewed sauce with a little heat makes the best pulled pork.

This amazing homemade sauce takes just a few steps + a few hours of hands-off simmering time! The flavors will blow your pasta night away!

Shortcut Blender Tomato Sauce — a practical and delicious way to make use of an abundance of tomatoes

Prep these Sweet + Sour Meatballs the night before a party – an easy-to-assemble crowd-pleaser!

Cabernet Braised Brisket w Garlic. Brisket is not difficult to make, but it does take several hours, and several steps.

Irish beef stew’s two secret ingredients are stout and red wine. Loaded with vegetables, this make-ahead stew is comforting and hearty.

Classic French onion soup is always a winner. Learn the key step to making exceptional French onion soup.

This is cheater beef bourguignon, but it is easy, boozy and delicious.

Chocolate and Peanut Butter… a marriage made in heaven…. and this heaven includes a moist cupcake with luscious peanut butter frosting..

Mmmmm peanut butter, banana, and chocolate…what could be better than a healthy muffin with a slightly sweet chocolate frosting?

Cream cheese makes this loaf so moist and fabulous… make two, one to eat and one to freeze!

Sweet Potato & Bacon Latkes. Great any meal of the day!

Everything but the Kitchen Sink Soup – 9 g. of fiber, 23 g. of protein, and 300 calories per generous 2-cup serving! All in the crock pot!