Cathy Thomas

White Cheddar with Wine-Soaked Dried Cherries and Herbs is more elevated game-day fare than chips and dip.

Here's how to make Barley and Mushroom Magic, Vegan Black Bean Fried Rice and Domenico Maurici’s Farro Salad.

This scrumptious concoction features eggplant, cauliflower, zucchini, red bell pepper and onions mixed with pasta.

The writer finds chicken thighs to be more flavorful than breasts, plus they're less expensive.

Here's how to make Feisty Feta Dip, Spinach Salad with Roasted Bell Peppers and Feta Fingers and Marinated Feta.

Baked Pasta with Sausage and Olives can be fiery or mild, depending on the sausage used.

Get your visitors' day off to a hearty and delicious start.

The key to this approach is to stud the meat with 'bouquets.'

The tiny round snacks are made with flax seeds, dried banana slices, pitted dates, apricots, coconut and dried cranberries.

Leftover Turkey and Vegetable Soup is an adaptation of a meatless dish.