Check out the American regions on this peak produce list for December. There are many states right now which are dormant of growth - is yours one of them?

If you ever cook a chicken or turkey or grill some bone-in steaks on the grill - Save those bones baby for the best condensed stock. You can freeze the stock jelly and use it for numerous recipes and sauces.

This Almond Biscotti recipe has the perfect texture. They won't break your teeth and won't fall apart in your coffee when dunking. It's a delicious cookie, especially for the holidays when you want to donate something classy to the table. This recipe is easy and fun to make.

Are you in the Green Bean Haters Club? Well, so was I a long time ago, then I decided that you sometimes need to help our little green friends out a bit. After all, they are packed with nutrition and are so darn good for you that you have to try this recipe at least once. You'll love them!

There is nothing more scrumptious than a piece of good pie. Well, in this case it's a tart...and my version of the famous Bakewell Tart from Bakewell in Derbyshire, England. A yummy piece of almond tart and a fab cup of tea or a cold glass of milk, will be a match made in Bakewell heaven!

Do you eat salad all year long? If so, you need to add this one into your repertoire! Panzanella salad is an easy "bread salad" of Italian descent and it's a crafty way of making something delicious out of nothing. A few simple ingredients - that's it

When you're a home cook and love using fresh ingredients in your recipes, it's always great to know what is in season every month. This way, you can maximize the flavor of your dishes by using the freshest of ingredients available to you.

Sometimes beef needs a little TLC for it to turn out phenomenally delicious. Braising a tough cut of meat such as beef short ribs along with red wine, low and slow for a couple of hours, you will end up with the most tender, delicious, fall apart, deep flavored short ribs you can imagine!

Baking has never been this much fun when you make these Chocolate Hazelnut Madeline cookies. Besides being the most elegant French tea cake on the planet, the combination of chocolate and nuts go extremely well together. Make some Maddies today!

If you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, this Zucchini and Fennel Saute Recipe fits the bill. By adding fresh garlic and Italian parsley into the mix, you have a delicious and nutritionally healthy side dish which pairs well with fish, chicken or beef.