A collection of soup recipes suitable for suppers, some weeknight fare, others saved for special occasions, some spartan, some meaty, something for everyone. I hope you love these recipes as much as I do ...

Say hello to one of my very favorite cold-weather meals, chicken and vegetables cooked in a single skillet right on the stove. The meat is seasoned with warm spices and nestled into a bed of carrots (or butternut squash or sweet potato), peppers and mushrooms with a soothing sauce of honey and lemon juice. The dish remains entirely savory with a can't-get-enough vibe, especially with the vegetables. It's another Quick Supper and to minimize dishes, a One-Pot Supper too. It's perfect for taking the chill off cool evenings year-round! Real Food, Fresh & Seasonal. Another Quick Supper , a Kitchen Parade Specialty. Another One-Pot Supper , Hearty & Filling. Budget Friendly. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Low Fat. High Protein. Weight Watchers Friendly. Naturally Gluten Free.

A quick last-minute appetizer, just a cracker and cheese with a leaf of fresh basil, a small bite that won't ruin appetites. So simple but oh my, that basil is surprising! Real Food, Fresh & Inventive. Mere Minutes to the Table. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Potluck & Party Friendly. Scales from Small Plates to Large Platters. Easy DIY.

It's a big food week in the U.S., thank you, Thanksgiving. Odds are good, the contours of this iconic holiday meal are set in stone by tradition or circumstances. And it's such a big meal, who does appetizers? Here, I've collected a few ideas, light bites that won't fill up the meal that somebody's gone to a lot of effort to cook. They're ones to inspire all the way into the new year ...

Small individual servings of pumpkin pie filling, crust-free and baked in mini mason jars or ramekins and served warm or cold, with whipped cream on top, for sure! For anyone who extra-loves the filling in pumpkin pie – it's like pumpkin pudding, right?! – this easy recipe's for you. Homemade Pumpkin Pie Filling, Made from Scratch. Real Food, Fresh & Family-Approved. No Mixer Required. A Great Last-Minute Dessert for Skimpy Suppers or Special Holiday Gatherings. Spice Forward! Portable for Potlucks & Outdoor Parties. Budget-Friendly. Vegetarian.

It's Turkey Day minus 11 so best to get organized, yes? For a little extra inspiration, I've collected recipes for my "dream" Thanksgiving dinner, all the staples plus a few surprises.

A tasty purée of root vegetables, either purple-topped turnips or, as pictured here, the lovely sunny-fleshed rutabagas. It's a favorite Thanksgiving vegetable casserole from my Canadian family. Real Food, Fresh & Seasonal. Budget Friendly. Easy to Make-Ahead for Thanksgiving or a Family Meal. Weight Watchers Friendly. Vegetarian & Easily Converted to Vegan. Rave Reviews.

Yeah-yeah, pie is usually served at the end of the Thanksgiving meal, yikes, just a couple of weeks away. So why kick off November with my favorite pie recipes? Well ... maybe we should all start the Turkey Day with pie. Really. Truly.

My long-time homemade chili, meaty and full of spices and flavor and a touch of chocolate. Nothing says "welcome home" like a big pot of chili simmering on the stove but our favorite way to "slow cook" chili is in the oven. Feeding a crowd? Serve Chocolate Chili with mashed potatoes, an old Iowa farmwife technique to make meat go further when feeding hungry farmhands. Real Food, Fresh & Family-Tested. Meaty and Bright with Spices and a Touch of Chocolate. Weight Watchers Friendly. Whole30 Friendly. Low Carb. Naturally Gluten Free. High Protein. A Signature Recipe. Budget Friendly. One-Pot Meal. Great for Meal Prep. How to Feed a Crowd. Potluck & Party Friendly. Rave Reviews.

Hey, hey, y'all. This week's collection features my very favorite winter squash, that would be the butternut and how easy it is to slip butternut squash into main dishes. I hope you love these recipes as much as I do!