Beef Ragu is one of those long-simmering, warm-smelling, comfort-giving dishes that’s perfect for cooking on a cold winter afternoon, then enjoying fireside with a glass of Pinot Noir.

Apple Cider Doughnut Puffs may look like mini muffins, but they have a cakelike texture reminiscent of doughnut holes. These are sweetened with apple cider and coated in an addictive butter and cinnamon sugar topping.

This fall dinner menu features a rustic yet impressive, pastry-wrapped Spinach Crostata, and for dessert, a luxurious Caramel Budino.

Honeynut squash lives up to its name – these babies look like mini butternut squash but taste even sweeter, especially when basted with maple syrup and roasted until glossy and caramelized.

More of my favorite blend of mellow folk/indie/country, a playlist for golden fall days.

A close cousin to the classic pumpkin pie, this pumpkin tart has the same warm, deep spices and creamy texture, snuggled between a buttery shortbread crust and a brown-sugar, pecan streusel topping.

Purple-red, juicy-sweet berries are flavored with a hint of lemon and a touch of cinnamon, then topped with tender biscuit dough for this rustic, homestyle Blackberry Cobbler.

When native tomatoes are at their peak, it’s time to make this easy and impressive tomato puff pastry, layered with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and topped with fresh basil.

There’s more to November than turkey dinner. On this chilly Saturday night I made a big pot of warm, saucy, wine-braised beef short ribs, cheesy little crackers to start, and simple but elegant chocolate dipped oranges for dessert.

Pinot Noir, salty pancetta, a splash of Cognac and stems of rosemary and thyme flavor the braising liquid that coddles these Pinot Braised Short Ribs.