Roasted Cranberry Chutney with Port Wine
Roasted Cranberry Chutney - SO very easy to make and a perfect compliment to any Thanksgiving table. Once you try it, you just might never go back to the jellied variety that comes in a can. And its versatility only adds to its appeal. Read on for more inspiration...

I say Chilie, you say Chili
Explore the world of chilies in all their glory; mild to spicy! The pork green chilie recipe is a favorite this time of year!

How to Sauté Mushrooms
Optimize your time in the kitchen by getting it right everytime. Look here for the proper way to saute mushrooms to get the results you want.

Wild Mushrooms
Wild mushrooms are not so wild. Most mushrooms we find available to us in the grocery stores are actually cultivated and farmed. But that is not all bad...we get good variety and lots of options that add texture, flavor and variety to our cooking! If you do ever have the opportunity to forage with one who knows the difference between edible mushrooms vs. those that will make you loopy at best, and poison you or worse...jump on it! It is fun, dirty, rewarding and delicious! Until then, experiment with the bounty at the great markets across the country. They can...

Ratatouille
This very rustic dish of the Mediterranean has been catapulted into fame thanks to Pixar's endearing mouse with a love for good food and a dream to be a chef. While it is beautiful to make "Parisian style" it is found all along the French, Italian and Spanish coastlines in a much more rustic style. All renditions contain eggplant but the Italian version, Caponata, is seasoned with honey, vinegar, capers and some toasted almonds and the Spanish version, Samfaina, is sweet and sour as well but cooked down more to a compote type consistency. Ratatouille is the lightest in flavor,...