God squash? Here's autumn food at its greatest comfort level. Polenta with Pancetta, Squash and Pomegranate Molasses.

Heirloom tomato salad tossed with fresh basil and easy olive tapenade from the south of France made with tuna.

Not all lasagnas are red meat bombs. Some are delicate, with pistachio pesto, cheese and prosciutto. And the pasta's instant. Yum!

Like beef short ribs? Rock the casbah with Moroccan short ribs with prunes and ras el hanout. A certified meat-falls-off-the-bone-dish.

The OTHER mackerel - firm, white meat - loves to dance in the Mediterranean - with saffron, honey, blood orange salad. Tasty and healthy!

Some pastries are easy and spectacular. Like these puffy breakfast Dutch babies with blood oranges and powdered sugar.

There's spaghetti sauce and there's Rialto Bolognese. You be the judge. Oh, and you don't eat it with spaghetti either.

Main course or a killer side dish. Rye cracker crumb crust. Switzerland meets Thanksgiving. Make a vegetarian happy on Turkey Day!

Farro - ancient grain still eaten by the Romans. Super soup with tomatoes and pancetta. Fast, delicious and healthy - how rare is that??!

The name says it all. Crispy on the outside, rich on the inside. Hang out in the kitchen with friends before the main event!

Stuffed Cabbage with Farro, Mushroom and Chicken Livers. Served with tomato sauce. Italy meets Eastern Europe and they both love it!

Is kale's day in the sun fading? We don't think so! Kale salad is tasty with pan-roasted plums, blue cheese and walnuts. Give it a go!

Figs, plums and hazelnuts in a pool of custardy goodness. Just right for the transition from summer to fall.

Nestle tomatoes without their skins next to some burrata, the hottie cousin of bufala mozzarella. A kiss from southern Italy.

Ditch energy bars! How about a spring roll with shiitakes, veggies, brown rice and spicy peanut red pepper sauce? Hit the road and smile.

Hakureis are to turnips as Vidalias are to onions--sweet! Killer delicious with dried shrimp, chiles, garlic and lime!

Who doesn't like fish in a bag, especially a Greek take on shrimp with potatoes, feta and lemon mayo? Great taste, fun, easy clean-up.

Walk on the wild side with a pasta dish that bursts with spring flavors! Roe, pancetta and spring peas! Delicious stuff!

Polenta with Pancetta, Shaved Asparagus and Aged Gouda! Crispy, delicious way to welcome Spring!

Spring onions Catalan style--with Romesco Sauce - roasted peppers, chilis, nuts, mint, garlic and evoo. Crazy delicious way to grill!

Coconut, banana and lme in a bread pudding, plus it's fast because you can steam it in a pressure cooker. Crazy delicious!

Easy, fast risotto in a pressure cooker with incredible kale pesto. Healthy and tasty!

Fennel and carrots make a great combo in this French soup. Easy, and really fast with a pressure cooker.

Okinawan Stir-Fry: Bitter Melon, Red Sweet Potatoes, and Turmeric Poached Egg - delicious! Another dish from the land of 100-year-olds!