Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, walnuts, and Dried Cranberries. A deliciously earthy salad tossed with a tangy balsamic dressing. Beets are roasted to tender, caramelized perfection, then laid on top of a mixed salad along with creamy goat cheese, roasted walnuts, and dried cranberries.

Dark Chocolate Cherry Cookies. Rich, fudgy dark chocolate meets sweet, chewy glacé cherries in these irresistible cookies. Each bite is a perfect balance of deep cocoa flavor and fruity sweetness, with a soft, decadent texture. Simple to make yet full of indulgence—these cookies are a treat for any chocolate lover!

Shallot Upside Down Puff Pastry Tart. Caramelized shallots, buttery puff pastry, and a rich balsamic glaze come together in this easy, elegant dish. Roasted shallots are coated in a sweet-savory blend of sugar, butter, vinegar, and thyme, then baked under flaky pastry until golden. Flip, serve, and enjoy a beautifully caramelized, melt-in-your-mouth treat!

Sherry Pork Tenderloin in Mushroom Cream Sauce. A very flavorful meal that has tender pork medallions paired with a creamy, savory sauce made with mushrooms, onions, beef stock, mustard, fresh rosemary, and a touch of sherry. All cooked together in one pot for an easy, flavorful meal.

Pepperoni Cheese Spread “Football Shaped”. Score big on game day with this spread. Made with creamy cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, Italian seasoning, and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes, all shaped like a football and topped with pepperoni and mozzarella laces!

Turkey vegetable Chili. A rich, hearty, and full of bold flavors. The ground turkey adds savory depth, while the vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and zucchini bring natural sweetness. Warm spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika create a smoky, slightly spicy kick, perfectly balanced by the tangy tomatoes. Kidney beans and mushrooms add texture and heartiness, and fresh spinach gives it a bright, fresh finish. Every bite is cozy, flavorful, and satisfying.

Vinaigrette Salad Pizza. One of my absolute favorite ways to eat pizza! When I was in nursing school this was my go to pizza order, the base brushed with my homemade vinaigrette dressing adds extra flavor for the fresh crisp salad to be placed on top.

Bacon Wrapped Pigs in a Blanket with Spicy Whole Grain Mustard Dip. Takes me straight back to my childhood. My father would always make pigs in the blanket as part of our Christmas tradition, and the smell of them baking in the oven filled the house with warmth and anticipation. This twist on the classic, wrapped in bacon and paired with a delicious mustard dip, adds a touch of grown-up flavor while still capturing the nostalgia of those cherished family moments.