There's something about smoke and glaze that is a welcome combination for all holiday get togethers. Vegetarian meatballs are a wonderful treat anytime of year, but during the holiday season you can really dress them up and not be accused of showing off. Behold... the best guarded meatball tips.

Lasagna can be as versatile as is the food on the planet. Why not dress it up for your holiday season? In keeping with the Thanksgiving theme I've replaced the noodles with glazed pumpkin and butternut squash and added a few other ingredients that would satisfy even the most die-hard meat eaters.

Nothing says the holidays quite like a fruit cider. Whether it be fruit, berry, root or the endless combinations thereof, these ciders all have one thing in common making them versatile, timely and incredibly enjoyable... Let's talk about how to build your most memorable cider.

Imagine if your holiday menu planning concentrated on more than just flavor. What if you also added a consideration for nutrients, calories, compatibility with other foods, digestibility and the like? It wouldn´t take away from its flavor. It would add to your overall enjoyment - GUILT FREE!

Whether for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other time of the year, greens are amazingly versatile. They´re flavorful, resilient, make a great presentation and most importantly they´re nutrient dense. Discover the keys to transform your basic greens dish into a culinary masterpiece.

November is here & we are rapidly moving towards the end of the year or should I say, the beginning of next. It´s time to reflect on our blessings & continue the process of moving forward with our health resolutions & the support systems we´ll need to have in place to accomplish them. Here's how.