If you could bottle up the scent of cinnamon, apples and oranges with the coziness of a fall sweater and ladle it into a mug, you’d get the best of this Warm Spiced Cider. Close your eyes, inhale and savor every sip.

Garlic and butter and pepper, oh my! This Cajun Peppered Shrimp will have you waving your napkin in the air as if you’re marching down the streets of New Orleans in a second line parade to the sounds of a brass band. (I suggest you keep the napkin close by. You’ll need it.)

With three types of cranberries — juiced, fresh and dried — this Triple-the-Taste Cranberry Sauce bursts with flavor and compliments everything on your Thanksgiving table.

Shaken or stirred, this simple Red Wine Lemon Vinaigrette is a winner that you’ll enjoy over green, pasta or grain salads.

Grab-and-go salads like this Lemony Greek Orzo variety are a summer staple in our home and add a wow factor to backyard BBQs and picnics.

“Partner, let me upgrade you.” — Beyoncé

This salmon salad recipe upgrades and elevates your tuna salad of old with baked salmon, fresh dill and parsley, smoky paprika and a burst of citrus. Given the scraped-clean serving bowl left on the kitchen island, I would dare say we’ll be adding this to our simple salad rotation. Hope it’ll land on your list, too.

Butter is rich; sugar is sweet. Add some chocolate and some spice to whip up this decadent treat.

The Brussel sprouts should have a slight char around the edges, which gives this dish a deliciously roasted crunch that pairs beautifully with the sweet acidity of the balsamic vinegar. Enjoy every yummy bite.

Layers of lusciousness upgrade your everyday cup of yogurt from ho-hum to yum with homemade whipped cream, fresh fruit and crunchy granola. You’ll be scraping the bottom of your glass to get every creamy bite.

With a few everyday ingredients, you can whip up fresh whipped cream that rivals anything you can buy in a can.