These garlic herb roasted fingerling potatoes are the perfect, classic “meat and potatoes” side dish . Pair them with some grilled asparagus or other seasonal veggies, chicken, steak, pork or even fish and it’s a well-balanced meal.

My tried and true blasted broccoli is perfect as is, but when I tested out a new umami-forward combo, it truly rocked my world. Instead of dressing with olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, I jazz up my broccoli with two umami flavor boosters: soy sauce and fish sauce.

Taking a spin on a classic minestrone, this version features butternut squash and spinach to make for one hearty bowl of soup. But what really sets this recipe apart are the knockout flavor boosters like smoky pancetta, dry white wine and store bought pesto for that extra herbaceous kick. Enjoy with a rusty piece of garlic bread for dipping and lean on into the season of cozy!

This stir-fry hits is flavorful, crunchy and satisfying all at once, featuring wok-fried chicken, broccoli, red bell peppers and mushrooms. Finished off with a bold marinade, whole cashews, sliced green onions and sesame seeds, I can confidently say this stir-fry is not messing around.

This infamous broccoli gets crisp, flavorful and slightly smoky. You almost forget you're eating broccoli. Served with just about anything - chicken, steak, pasta, soup, you name it - consider my blasted broccoli “vegetable candy.”