My Mexican-inspired veggie dish was adapted from a traditional veggie and meat stew called puchero. My unique take on this authentic recipe calls for carrots. plantains, butternut squash, crookneck squash, Yukon potatoes, and cauliflower florets, which are all seasoned with oregano and a pre-made saffron (more).

These savory dates, also known as Devils on Horseback, are far from frightening. In fact, they’re the opposite, ushering in a taste of heaven. Stuffed with honey goat cheese, dried apricots, glazed pecans, and drizzled with honey butter, they’ll be the hit of any party! (more).

With my Citrus, Bacon & Pecan Salad, each bite is a burst of flavors, varying between the crisp crunch of honey-glazed pecans and hickory-smoked bacon, with the creamy accent of goat cheese, all topped off with tangy orange segments and a sweet maple vinaigrette, which (more).