Delicious (and addictive!) at any time of year, these easy-to-make nuts are especially suited to the entertaining and gift-giving of the upcoming holiday season. I have passed along this recipe countless times; I’m sure anyone who serves them gets requests for the recipe, so be prepared.

While this autumn’s pears are still readily available, try this mouthwatering dessert. The waffles have an unexpected hint of pepper, which complements pears surprisingly well. 

For a fun twist on an old favorite, make individual meatloaves. Shredded vegetables add moisture and nutrients. This recipe yields 8 mini loaves; if that’s more than you need, freeze the extras for a quick meal another day.

One of our favorite things about Fall is the comfort food that goes hand-in-hand with the cooler temperatures. This tasty pasta dish is a perfect pairing of pumpkin — autumn’s most iconic vegetable — and fragrant sage.

FEATURED PARTNER The new Spiralizer attachment for the KitchenAid® stand mixer opens up a whole new world of possibilities for the foodie in you. You can reinvent classic recipes, create new ones of your own, or make healthier variations and serve them up with artistic flair!

Not everyone wants to indulge in a rich or heavy dessert after dinner. Treat your guests to these light individual pavlovas topped with fresh fruit. The dessert is a perfect combination of tangy and sweet, thanks to the juicy pineapple and mango and tart berries on top.

Between his books, TV shows, products and website, not to mention his Food Revolution campaign to make the world healthy, and his restaurant chain Jamie’s Italian, it’s amazing multimedia man Jamie Oliver has time at all to spend with his wife, Jools, and their four children (they are expecting a fifth child in August).

Pollo alla cacciatora is a hearty Italian classic with a delicious red wine sauce.

FEATURED PARTNER Take one KitchenAid® Multi-Cooker, add one Stir Tower, and this colorful dish practically cooks itself!

Holiday season is upon us, which means hosts and hostesses around the country are looking for that perfect appetizer recipe: something that will wow your guests, but isn’t too fussy to pull together. Guess what? Your search ends here.