Originating in Central Louisiana, Natchitoches Meat Pies are traditional savory hand pies. Learn how to make this handheld meat pie recipe with a flavorful beef filling and a flaky pastry crust, as well as how to prepare them for any type of gathering. While the meat pies take time and effort, they're absolutely perfect for sharing and eating on-the-go! This recipe makes 14-16, depending on the size you make, and are utterly delicious.

Individual Apple Cider Punch with Sambucus is a flavorful nonalcoholic fall drink that offers antioxidants and more. Made from a mixture of pure apple cider and pear juice, this punch is flavored with a shot of homemade cinnamon simple syrup and a drizzle of Nature’s Way Sambucus Original Syrup. If you’re looking for a wellness beverage to offer a potential boost to immune system this season, Apple Cider Punch with Sambucus is perfect for you.

Homemade Texas Chili never tasted so good! This twist on the classic recipe calls for beef stew meat instead of the ground variety and TONS of spices to add heat and flavor. This chili can be cooked on the stovetop in a Dutch oven or in the electric pressure cooker for a faster meal. No matter which way you cook it, its flavors are as big and bold as Texas and this Texas-style Chili is sure to be well-loved...

Change up your weeknight dinner or entertaining game by making quick and delicious Lemon Salmon Pasta! This pasta dish starts with simple roasted salmon, which is then tossed with peas, feta, toasted pine nuts and a homemade lemon vinaigrette. Tart and savory without being overly heavy, this Salmon Pasta dish works for any season and is a quick meal for the family or for sharing.

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.

Make No Churn Mardi Gras King Cake Ice Cream as a sweet treat this Carnival season! This ice cream starts as any no churn ice cream recipe would—with whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk. Vanilla bean paste swirls into the base, giving tons of flavor. Layer the ice cream with chunks of King Cake and green, purple and gold sanding sugar, then freeze. Homemade King Cake Ice Cream is the perfect Mardi Gras dessert to serve on Fat Tuesday!