Meredith Deeds

From pestos and tapenades to caramelized onions, having these recipes on hand turns a ho-hum meal into something memorable.

Roasted with squash and red onions, the one-dish meal is full of fall flavors.

All the tastes and smells of fall — warming spices, apples and pumpkin — are front and center in these easy-to-make recipes as baking season begins in earnest.

The trick to this recipe, a spin on the French classic, is using whole eggs instead of egg whites. It’s simple and the results are just as delicious.

Recipe: Pan-seared pork chops are coated with the spice blend and paired with sweet Honeycrisp apples and baby arugula for a winner of a one-pan dinner.

This favorite Thanksgiving side can please everyone, from traditionalists to vegans to those who like a little spice with their turkey. Be sure to make extra.

When you’re tired of heavy cooking and eating, the recipe for this classic Chinese-American dish is light and easy to prepare. Plus, you’ll still have room for dessert.

The popular slow-braised pasta sauce is a winner served over polenta or pasta, but be sure to save some for sandwiches, too. You won’t be disappointed.

A hint of orange lifts this cozy cranberry-pecan breakfast bake, and a secret ingredient helps give it staying power, making a hectic holiday morning stress-free.

Southerners’ longtime tradition of eating black-eyed peas and greens on New Year’s Day to bring luck and wealth gets a cheesy (and delicious) upgrade with this recipe.