Cathy Thomas

The small, rice-shaped pasta takes on welcome flavor when sauteed in a mix of butter and oil.

As the calendar turns to fall and winter, cooking veggies in the oven is cold weather cozy.

While you can certainly dip tortilla chips into this salsa, it also works as a topping for grilled tuna or roast pork.

The concoction also boasts cherry tomatoes, fresh chives and a little buttermilk.

It's delectable as a dessert, of course, accompanied by ice cream or sweetened whipped cream. but it's also irresistible as a breakfast item.

Dukka, a mixture of spices, roasted nuts and toasted sesame seeds, also makes a crunchy coating for chicken or fish.

Peaches with Amaretto Cream combines ripe fruit with an almond liqueur.

The cold soup can be garnished with tortilla strips, shrimp, crab or lobster.

The colorful mix also includes red bell peppers, grape tomatoes, red onion and jalapeño.

Here's how to prepare Asian-Themed Chard on Rice and more.