You can buy ready-made raspberry mustard, but you won't find the depth of flavor you get when you mix your own.

If you have time, make your brown rice from scratch. Use chicken broth instead of water to amp up the flavor. It will take about 45 minutes. In a pinch, instant brown rice is OK.

To prepare as a gift, strain the vinegar into pretty bottles. Add a fresh sprig of rosemary to each.

In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar with a whisk to make no-cook pastry cream. Put mixture on top of graham cracker crumbs. Top with berries.

This is a good way to get vegetables into your meal plan. Serve with a mixed green salad and some whole-wheat bread.

Roast for 15 to 20 minutes (depending on thickness of asparagus), shaking once to turn spears. Pour on balsamic vinegar and serve hot or at room temperature.

Roasting really brings out the flavors of this delicious combination.

Roast carrots, turnips, squash, and garlic for about an hour, stirring once or twice.

A creamy, flavorful soup that's great for winter months.

Diced tomatoes join grated carrots and zucchini in this tasty soup.