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Ringing in the New Year with some juicy pear inspired cocktails is just the right amount of naughty and nice. So slice up the season's best fruit and watch it bring your evening to life as you say hello to 2020.

Treat yourself to the fanciest, simplest pizza you've ever had. And you thought gift-giving had just ended! This one covers pieces of premade naan with fried shallots, chopped radicchio, slices of pear, torn prosciutto, shredded cheese, and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses. Dig in!

As we dive into a bevy of winter holidays, savor those cool mornings by the tree, fireplace, or table with the season's perfect pastry. Brimming with apples, pears, and cranberries, the tender, flaky pastry holds a fruity center swimming in homemade caramel sauce!

Just in time for the final rush before the holidays, a beautiful salad featuring fresh vegetables and jewel-colored fruit makes its way to your table. Equally delicious, this healthy main course meal can also be on the table in about a half hour after the chicken's had a multi-hour soak.

Three ingredients go into making tart, tangy, beautiful pomegranate molasses. If you have a little over a half hour, you can make your own for about a quarter of the price you can find it at markets and specialty stores for. It can make for beautiful gifts for the cooks in your life!

When you need something healthy, beautiful, and bright on the table, look to this amazing salad that, like its name implies, has it all. Everything from crunchy broccoli and almonds to colorful gems like pomegranate seeds and peas comes together in a salad that features hearty vegetables, lots of texture, bacon, and a dressing that pops!

Another German-style recipe finds its way to your table and your favorites list. This time spätzle style noodles get mixed with mushrooms, chicken, and spinach before it all finds itself wrapped in a creamy mustard sauce. It's a quick, tasty way to get dinner done.

If you find yourself wishing for an extended Octoberfest celebration, grab your favorite skillet and put together some great comfort food bowls brimming with the flavors of Germany. Everything from smoked sausage and bacon to tender taters and a mustard-cider sauce are here for you to enjoy.

During the end of year holiday rush, it seems like staying healthy, nourished, and ready for all the challenges life hands our way can be particularly difficult. Get a head start on just that by roasting some seasonal vegetables for a breakfast hash that, when paired with eggs, is a perfect start to the day.

With Thanksgiving behind us, many are forging ahead and preparing for the December holidays. For some, that means setting up and decorating a Christmas tree. In our home, that's met with a lot of enthusiasm and a regular meal doesn't often happen. So it's time for tree trimming snacks!

Thanksgiving has come and gone and I hope your festive meal went off without a hitch! I hope the turkey was tender and juicy. I hope the pies were mouthwatering and beautiful. I hope the gravy had no lumps at all. I hope the cranberry sauce was just the right amount of tart. I hope the sides were perfect and plenty. And I hope you had a meal surrounded by people you love who also love you. That's the heart of it all.

For those who see Thanksgiving dinner as being all about the sides, here's another delight. Maple-glazed carrots rest on your dinner plate, but feel like they should be dessert! Look for a variety of brightly colored carrots for a very special holiday treat.

For those who see Thanksgiving dinner as being all about the sides, this one's for you. Delightfully seasoned and buttery and crisp, these smashed taters are so good, you'll be making them night after night and ignoring any main course in sight!

The key to a perfect Thanksgiving (or any other time of the year -- turkey is delicious and should be enjoyed regularly) turkey is salt and heat. Most people have the roasting part of that down more or less, but did you know that pre-salting (or dry-brining) is the best way to give a nod to the salting part?

A dressed up version of broccoli cheddar soup is a perfect first course for Thanksgiving dinner. You can serve it in bowls, ramekins, or even mugs. It's a great way to give everyone a taste of the decadence to come!

Instead of a plain green salad at the Thanksgiving table, why not work a blend of fruit, nuts, and grains into a meal that's looking for a special side? Your guests will love it and it can easily be made in advance -- this is music to the ears of anyone planning the big meal!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we're here to help you get ready. Let's begin with dessert! When using roasted pineapple in these bars, a summery treat suddenly looks in place on a Thanksgiving buffet.

Turn to your Instant Pot to get an all-day simmered flavor on the table in under an hour. Seared beef blends with tender barley and a bevy of fresh vegetables that's both beautiful in the bowl and hearty enough to fuel you for hours.

Take an hour and build an incredible autumn-inspired chowder from scratch, including making a special stock. The shells from shrimp and cobs from corn blend to make this a soup with incredible depth and flavor. Crown it all with spicy-sweet shrimp!

A quick, simple, and delightfully spicy sauce gives this dish its kick. If you have lovely red Korean peppers, they make the prettiest sauce, but good 'ol serranos or jalapeños will also work well. Pork chops give it a tender, juicy foundation and sautéed mushrooms give it a fitting crown.

Packed with sausage, peppers, onions, and more, packaged gnocchi gets a fall makeover in this quick dinner recipe. Part of our autumn comfort food series, this versatile dish will become one of your go-to menu ideas for busy weeks and more!

Brimming with leeks, mushrooms, carrots, and more, this hearty soup is perfect for a fall day that carries just a bit more of a chill than you feel ready to tackle. Get that simmered all day taste without all the time by using your Instant Pot.

The beautiful colors of beets, eggplant, and red peppers make for a lovely autumn grilled salad. The challenge of getting them to cook together can easily be solved with a little microwaving up front and the seasoned oil that flavors them will have you licking out the serving bowl!

Full of creamy, spicy goodness, this cajun pasta dish has it all: tender chicken, fresh vegetables, a sauce that coats the pasta in an almost silk-like manner. Add to all this the fact that it's a one pot meal comes together in under an hour and you'll be making it again and again.

Apples and cinnamon star with a healthy application of creamy caramel in this bars inspired by one of fall's favorites: caramel apples. Add a few slivered almonds and you've just found your best go-to dessert recipe for autumn!

Tender ravioli get the oven toasting treatment. Make things easy with my often-used mayonnaise and cracker crumb breading method and have these tasty morsels ready to do duty as appetizers or the main course in half an hour.

This salad is so flavorful, it doesn't need a dressing! A standard vegetable salad gets crowned with exceptionally seasoned shrimp that lend their signature taste to the entire dish. When you don't have time to feed your family, discover a super-quick salad that will do just that in 20 minutes!

October is an excellent time to embrace sweet, smokey, spicy ribs. And if you don't have a lot of time for slow-roasting, grab your Instant Pot and discover the joy that is digging into a plate of ribs in the middle of the week!

Take fresh cherries to the brunch buffet table with tender scones. And while you're at it, recapture your childhood by ditching the forks or pastry blender and roll up your sleeves. The best way to mix these amazing breakfast treats is with your hands!

Main dish salads become absolutely stunning in fall. In this one, tender chicken gets paired with everything the season has to offer: from crisp cucumbers and peppers to sweet cherry tomatoes and corn fresh off the cob. This bright and healthy salad is a treat to look at and an even bigger treat to eat!