Honey Garlic Pepperoncini chicken thighs have a sweet heat and they are so juicy. The dish comes together super fast for a great weeknight dinner. The pepperoncini peppers add a subtle heat that is mellowed out by the honey. Juicy, briny, and sticky, this chicken hits all the right notes.

Red Pepper Jelly Apple Pie is savory and sweet with a little bit of heat wrapped up in cheddar pie crust. The juicy apples mix with the sticky jelly to create a truly surprisingly delicious pie.

Crunchy kale with warm chickpeas and shallots is the perfect spring salad. Layered with radishes, pistachios, and shaved parmesan cheese. Then tossed with a savory herby, tahini, dressing will be your new favorite salad. Tuck in some slices of sweet soppressata for an added element of flavor.

Chicken Piccata isn’t a new idea but it is one worth remembering. The sauce is salty and briny from the capers and smoothed out by a bit of butter. Then brightened up by a little lemon juice. The perfect weeknight chicken dish that deserves more recognition.

Chicken and waffles with a creamy, herby, maple dijon sauce is easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

Roasted ceasar chicken salad is elevated by roasted the romaine lettuce and homemade croutons.

Sausage and peppers is the original sheet pan dinner. Saute the vegetables before putting them in the oven. Add a sprinkle of balsamic vinegar to make this recipe stand out from others.

This Christmas Cooke Trifle is an easy no bake dessert. It is layered with chocolate and vanilla pudding mixed with mascarpone, and topped with cool whip. This is a great way to use the Christmas cookies and the perfect festive dessert for your table.

This fun and festive sangria is perfect for winter gatherings.

Brussels sprouts and pomegranate seed salad is crunchy and tangy. A healthy side dish or a great snack.

Sicilian Fig cookies are filled with a flavorful filling and light cookie shell.

Baked Penne Vodka is a creamy pasta dish that is great for a crowd. One of my favorite recipes from the cookbook, At the Kitchen Sink

Fall off the bone short ribs braised in a red wine sauce that is enhanced with figs and cippolini onions.

Need something to do with leftover stuffing? Try these crispy stuffing bites!

Pasta Fagioli with pancetta and white wine, a lighter version

Change up your regular Thanksgiving stuffing with this Pretzel Bread stuffing. This classic Thanksgiving side gets an upgrade with cubes of pretzel bread, sausage, and topped with cheddar cheese. This will be your new Thanksgiving side for sure!

The ultimate Macaroni and Cheese, it is layered with flavor using three kinds of cheese, and a touch of hot honey.

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are sweet and smokey, with subtle flavors of maple syrup and smoked paprika. Then topped with crispy bacon, and smoked cheese. Making this the ultimate side dish for Thanksgiving.

Vanilla greek yogurt turns into a tasty treat with leftover Halloween candy sprinkled throughout to create this tasty treat!

Baked turkey sliders on a pretzel bun, smothered in honey mustard are an easy week night dinner.