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With all kinds of delightful, yet fussy food finding its way in front of us during the holidays, there's something lovely about a bowl of smooth, satisfying soup. This version features the flavors of Thailand blended with butternut squash and creamy coconut milk.

In the lull between Christmas and New Year's, I like to make amazing comfort food inspired by the wideness and wonder of the world. So on a cold winter's night, it only seems fitting to make a chicken mole chili in the pressure cooker.

On Christmas Eve Eve, it seems like the perfect time to share a festive drink ingredient that was borne of the kind of leftovers that usually get tossed and a desire to make something a little magical for the holidays.

'Tis the season for special occasions. So just before a host of different holidays begin, I thought I'd share a recent special occasion dish of my very own with you. Feel free to make it yours as well. After all, it's a wonderful time of the year for sharing!

If one of your upcoming New Year's resolutions involves cutting back on caffeine, but you are feeling less than confident in your ability to do so, we've got you covered. Get great ideas about energy-boosting foods that aren't full of caffeine.

During a season filled with celebrating, planning parties, attending pageants, decorating every surface and wall in sight, and otherwise being as merry as we can, sometimes being handed a simple meal idea that you can assemble as a family is just what's needed. Whew!

One of my holiday traditions involves long, leisurely breakfasts filled with decadent dishes that will easily stand in for both breakfast and lunch. That way, my family can go out for visiting, playing in the outdoors, or other adventures without having to worry about another meal until supper time.

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Drinking vinegars, also known as shrubs, have experienced a recent rise in popularity but it's hardly the first time. Colonial times saw them everywhere from tea rooms to saloons. Make sure they make an appearance in your home with this festive, simple option.

Sometimes dinner involves blending what you have into a meal that checks all the boxes and leaves you wondering why you didn't make it sooner. This is especially true when it has you thinking outside the box and using what you have on hand to make a great meal.

Ever had just one boneless, skinless chicken breast? Before you decide to make a sandwich (although that would be tasty), consider making a meal to feed the whole family. Just add pasta and veggies and you're mostly there.

Salads are great when you are looking for a quick, healthy meal. They are also a brilliant way to explore a wide variety of flavors and textures. Imagine a salad that has everything from crunchy to silky textures and is beyond lovely as well!

With all of the rush and hustle of the holidays, it can be difficult to find a theme for a gathering that isn't dull and overdone. Why not try a casino-themed night, complete with festive food, games, and fancy outfits?

If you like making homemade gifts and love using your slow cooker, get ready to make a decadent granola that's a hit with breakfast enthusiasts and removes the extra fuss that oven-baking granola sometimes brings. Oh, and the gift can always be one for your inner breakfast fan!

Sometimes, life affords you both the time and the desire to make, roll out, and bake pastry for the ultimate in comfort food: pot pie. Other times, it's entirely worth it to take a short cut and enjoy your favorite comfort food flavors in under an hour.

'Tis the season for ending special meals with a touch of class. Whether you are looking for desserts for Thanksgiving or holidays forthcoming at the end (and beginning!) of the year, it's hard to argue with a decadent dark chocolate tart that has a ribbon of almond flavor running through all of its parts.

Infusing already amazing baked chicken is easy when you add a flavorful sauce halfway through the cooking process. The version presented this time around is a spicy-sweet option, but once you get the technique down, you can make it your own.

When dinner's done, there's often that lingering desire for something a little sweet. Satisfy your sweet tooth and pay homage to the season with a stunning bundt cake that boasts the flavors of caramel apples. It's a perfect dessert for celebrating, so consider it a Thanksgiving star.

Simple make ahead ideas for Thanksgiving are the best. But it gets even better. Sometimes, they are also beyond delicious and as festive as an appetizer gets. It's time to start presenting perfect holiday entertaining recipes and we're starting with style!

As major fall and winter holidays approach, I often find myself busy and on the go from sun up to sun down. But that's no excuse to skip breakfast, especially since breakfast on the go is easy with muffins chock full of fruit, nuts, and more.

Salads can be amazing. They tend to be healthy, feature fresh produce, and come together fairly easily. That said, if your salad consists of iceberg lettuce and a tomato or two, it's time to start thinking outside the box and beyond greens.

One of the things I love most about Thai cuisine is its wonderful ability to blend flavors. This time around, we take a cue from Thailand and blend sweetness and spice in a fried rice dish chock full of fresh vegetables, tender rice, and even tangy pineapple.

I don't do it often, but sometimes I'm either out of eggs or have just one or two I'm saving for something else and I will bake without eggs. After all, you don't need to have eggs (or even dairy) on hand, but a day without chocolate cake is just a little cloudier than it needs to be!

Sometimes, you find yourself surrounded by the comfort food of your past and swimming in sentimentality. Other times, you look at your ingredient list and realize your menu has expanded in all of the good ways!

Ground beef is for more than just hamburgers. Take a look at a delicious Middle Eastern twist on ground meat that will have your family surrounding these kebabs with everything from pita bread to creamy yogurt sauce and the best veggies the end of harvest season has to offer.

When it comes to making tacos, think beyond Mexican fillings. When you have sweet and spicy Asian-inspired pork on hand, tacos can become a blend of cultures. Add pickled cabbage or kimchi and thinly sliced radishes, and they are lovely too!

Apples and cinnamon blended in a warm, cozy baked breakfast is part of the appeal of autumn. When you can achieve those things in less than half an hour and enjoy the warm, delicious-smelling kitchen for hours afterward, it's a match made in heaven!

Sometimes, presentation makes a big difference in how a meal is received. At my house, sushi bowls are something of a regular thing, but sushi stacks are what makes the oohs and aahs come out to visit! Get the lowdown on this simple dish and get ready to impress.

Grilling fish and delicate seafood on a water-soaked plank allows you to impart the flavors of the grill without drying out your dinner. If you're a fan of spicy food, this recipe for maple-sriracha salmon grilled on a cedar plank is just for you!