Crisp endive leaves hold a rich blend of roasted squash, sweet/tart cranberries and bright candied ginger. Pepitas brittle with a touch of Cayenne pepper adds the perfect crunch and a little heat to balance out the sweetness in this vegetarian hors d’oeuvre.

Crisp endive and peppery arugula receive sweet balance from a creamy balsamic vinaigrette, sweet/tart cranberries, the bright bite of candied ginger and nutty, toasted pepitas for a little crunch. This salad is as beautiful as it is delicious and a perfect hearty-yet-light-tasting winter lunch.

Happy holidays! Despite the changes to many plans this year the food I want to eat remains the same: lighter and light-tasting work-from-home lunches followed by small bites. Here's a roasted squash, dried cranberry and endive salad that transforms into an elegant hors d'oeuvre.

Rich, fresh pumpkin purée replaces tomato sauce as the base for this pizza topped with spicy Merguez lamb sausage, nutty, toasted pumpkin seeds and sharp, salty Feta cheese.

Roasted pumpkin purée adds rich flavor and silky texture to this red-letter-day oatmeal. A generous drizzle of sweet-tart cider syrup and a candied ginger, walnut and toasted pumpkin seed crumble make oatmeal special enough for a weekend indulgence.