Simple yet sophisticated, creamy orzo pasta is topped with a medley of mushrooms sautéed with shallot and thyme and a rich, concentrated Marsala wine sauce.

Cherry Crumble Tart has a glossy, intensely fruity, jewel-toned filling between a tender shortbread crust and a buttery crumble topping.

Homemade Soft Pretzels are every bit as good as the ones from the pretzel cart – warm and buttery, coated with crunchy sea salt – and so easy you can make them any time.

Tart and creamy, sunny-hued lemon filling layered over a tender coconut-laced shortbread crust makes the ultimate sweet and tangy Lemon Bars.

Salad doesn’t have to start with lettuce. This surprising salad showcases juicy, crunchy celery, paired with salty almonds, sweet dates, and creamy Parmesan in a bright and lemony dressing.

Nothing fancy about these brownies, they’re just pure and simple brownie perfection, with shiny crinkly tops, chewy edges, and dark, moist, super-chocolatey centers.

Southwestern Vegetable Beef Soup is a Tex-Mex take on Minestrone – thick and chunky, packed with vegetables and beans in a smoky, spicy, creamy tomato broth.

Shrimp Cocktail may be my favorite restaurant appetizer of all time. But it’s so easy to make at home, I can make it any time I want, and so can you.

Fettuccine Alfredo is the perfect special occasion dish – festive and special, rich and creamy, but so simple to make it comes together in 15 minutes, so you have more time for making merry.

Peanut Blossom Cookies are everyone’s favorite Christmas cookie. Follow these tips for the softest, most chocolate-y, peanut-buttery version of the classic.