Comfort foods are one of my favorite things to cook. I spend days creating recipes that are filled with exotic ingredients – yet chicken and dumplings is one food that is on my mind. Tender veggies, savory stew and succulent chicken pieces... I can taste it now.

One of my favorite comfort foods, macaroni and cheese can be made in a variety of ways to suit any tastes. This recipe is great because it dresses up your regular mac and cheese with the substitution of Lasagna noodles.

Cobblers are a popular dessert, easy to create -- great to enjoy. If you love the combination of blueberry and lemon, this recipe is for you. The exotic flavor of cardamom brings out the flavors of the fruit,and creates a depth to the cobbler topping.

Quick and easy kabob recipes are a great way to entertain and still enjoy the party. these recipes marry a great variety of flavors, your guests will think you were cooking all day.

Here are some great recipes that include blueberries -- what a great way to start off the day. Oatmeal, pancakes, muffins or just sprinkled on top of your cereal. They are a power punch day starter.

Cornbread is a great favorite around our house. We serve several different versions, as each one of us a favorite consistency and texture. While my husband like his more cake like – I prefer a coarser cornbread. Each person to their own, I say. So lets get some recipes going that will cover us all.

The leaves are twisting and turning – the aroma of fall is in the air; yet we are not quite ready for “hibernation foods”. This is when I turn to grilled sandwiches and fall salads. Kicked Up Tuna Melt and Warm Winter Slaw recipes are sure to please.

Pumpkin is one of those great squashes that make you instantly feel seasonal. It covers a lot of ground -- Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Winter and then Christmas

Delicious chocolate and vanilla two-toned cookies are wonderful for almost any occasion Cut in shapes to suit the gathering.

Finger witching good cookies add the perfect dimension to your Halloween party.