Comfort food just got easier, thanks to the electric pressure cooker. Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese is a new family favorite that takes very little time and doesn't need babysitting. Once the macaroni cooks in the Instant Pot, add the cheese, milk and butter to make the creamiest mac 'n cheese imaginable. Dress it up with seasonal ingredients like spring peas or toasty bacon and serve for the easiest, most comforting meal. Makes 8 servings.

Warm up on a chilly night by making Instant Pot French Onion Soup! This take on the classic comforting soup is made in the electric pressure cooker and finishes in the oven. First, caramelize the onions. Next, add wine, beef broth, thyme, salt and pepper, and let simmer. Then ladle the soup into crocks, top with crusty bread and gruyere cheese and broil to perfection. Hearty and comforting, this Instant Pot French Onion Soup is hard to beat.

Curl up with a mug of Pomegranate Hot Buttered Rum this winter. Traditional Hot Buttered Rum is given a facelift with pomegranate, thanks to homemade pomegranate rum and pomegranate juice. This mixed drink starts with a combination of softened butter, dark brown sugar and spices, then add boiling water, infused rum, pomegranate juice and a little maple! Perfect for a crowd or individual, this Pomegranate Hot Buttered Rum is the ultimate cozy drink.

Perfect for the holidays, Orange Cranberry Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies are a one-bite, flavor-filled dessert! Singing of tart cranberry and bright orange, these cookies are a twist on classic thumbprints. Instead of using butter and raspberry jam, these call for cream cheese and cranberry sauce. Whether you're baking for a cookie exchange, Santa, friends, family or yourself, Orange Cranberry Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies make a tasty treat!

Quebec Maple Pecan Drops make a sweet treat for the holiday season! These simple drop cookies are packed with oats and pecans, then topped with a delightful Maple Pecan Frosting. Celebrating maple goodness and cozy desserts, Quebec Maple Pecan Drops are a perfect wintertime cookie served with a giant cup of milk and enjoyed by the fire in the company of friends and family.

‘Tis the season for parties and entertaining! Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving or having friends over for game day, homemade bruschetta and crostini are a delicious appetizer to feed to guests! These recipes, from The Speckled Palate and other food blogs, are perfect for a fall party. In addition to being easy to make, these bread-based appetizers offer a wide variety of flavors and are the perfect handheld appetizer for anyone to enjoy during this season.