Arborio rice simmered with onion, bell pepper, garlic and fresh herbs like mint and rosemary.

A pound of fresh mushrooms along with lots of bell peppers and onions gives full-bodied flavor to this veggie-packed lasagna. Layer with noodles and a creamy blend of ricotta and mozzarella cheeses.

Baked potato wedges seasoned with rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, oregano, parsley, and sage make a great side dish.

Sweet potatoes are blended into an airy mixture with heavy cream, sugar, and eggs, then seasoned with cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and nutmeg to make a dreamy, souffle-like side dish.

Cinnamon Caramel Apple Martini

Bacon, beets, Swiss chard, peas, and feta cheese are all you need to make this unique salad.

Onion, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, mustard, and fresh rosemary are pureed to make a marinade for steak. It can be used with a variety of steaks, including tri-tip, flank, and sirloin.

Slight twist to an old favorite. Chili powder gives the potatoes and onions in this recipe some zing! I make these for breakfast every Sunday, and my family loves them!

A spicy hummus to liven up the appetizer table!

Use this mixture in recipes that call for pumpkin pie spice. A blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice that can be scaled to any size.