A classic but simple sauce with pasta and a cast of supporting ingredients to really punch up the flavor! Many have done this dish with slight variations. I approached it with what I had on hand plus some consideration for… See recipe

I'm having a love affair with chickpeas. Growing up, I thought garbanzo beans were strange little beans from a buffet salad bar. Now, I can't get enough. This salad combines four of my favs: chickpeas, corn, tomatoes and basil. See recipe

What a great way to use some of those sweet potatoes leftover from Thanksgiving. This recipe is adapted from Rachael Ray, and I have to say this is pretty tempting to make as part of the meal. I love muffins… See recipe

I've attempted these fries multiple times with the same result...soggy, limp fries. I was texting a friend and happened to mention that I was frustrated after another failed attempt. She told me her huband makes sweet potato fries for her… See recipe

I got this recipe from a waiter in a local brew pub in Southern Oregon. He overheard a friend and I talking about baking and he said his wife made the best pie crust. He took out his cellphone, got… See recipe

I thought it would be fun to host a Thanksgiving Happy Hour for my friends, rather than plan an elaborate sit-down dinner. I listed all of my favorite Thanksgiving foods and pondered how I could adapt them to create bite-sized… See recipe

Many people still associate cranberries with the jiggly, jelled version "fresh" from a can. This cranberry bruschetta spotlights the cranberry's beauty and true flavor. Combine this tangy and sweet cranberry relish with a honey goat cheese, creamy blue cheese or… See recipe

I love all soups, but particularly soups with a sweet taste such as sweet potatoes. It reminds me that fall is in the air, and the holidays are not too far behind. This simple dish is made to serve 2-3.… See recipe

I want to love Panda Express, really I do; but sadly I don't. I do, however, love Chow Mein, and this copycat recipe is a good one I adapted from Damn Delicious. See recipe

Bread pudding is one of our favorite desserts in the HGC kitchen! Add pumpkin and we are talking 'best bread pudding EVER.' The Bourbon glaze really gives this pudding a nice sweet kick. Give it a try...it's a small dish… See recipe