We had the most addictive, tender, flaky, cheesy little Cheddar crackers in the luxurious cocktail bar at the Goring Hotel in London. Until we can return, I’ll be making this copycat version at home.

With a mix of eras and styles, the common theme throughout this classical playlist is virtuoso performances on the violin.

This Turkey Melt Croissant is warm and cheesy, rich and buttery, a delicious and different take on the leftover turkey sandwich.

Does Sweet Potato Casserole qualify as a vegetable, with its crispy crunchy topping of brown sugar and pecans? Who cares, it’s the holidays.

I don’t mess around with mashed potatoes.  No frills or add-ins, just the fluffiest, creamiest, silkiest mashed potatoes ever.

These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are chewy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside, with a craggy domed top and lots of plump raisins.

Chocolate-Dipped Mandarin Oranges are the easiest showstopper dessert ever – three simple steps to make, gorgeous to look at, a tantalizing contrast of juicy/smooth textures and an explosion of sweet/tart flavors.

A creamy potato crust with golden crispy edges makes this vegetarian Broccoli Cheese Pie gluten free – and extra comforting. Inside, tender-crisp broccoli, light eggy custard, and a triple layer of melty cheese.

Bea’s Beans burst with the warm, sweet/savory flavors of mustard and brown sugar, and the gorgeous, golden and earthy colors of fall.

This easy Pumpkin Bread is moist and dark, deeply spicy, studded with walnuts and topped with a crunchy cap of cinnamon sugar.