Is it too early to think about leftover turkey? How about a different kind of turkey sandwich: a quesadilla? It’s a turkey-and-cheese-filled tortilla. They’re pan-fried and served with coleslaw. You can make them with leftover turkey or chicken, or buy roasted turkey breast at the supermarket deli. In fact, you can use this recipe for any type of leftover roasted or deli-bought meats.

Don’t you hate it when someone improves on a dish you’ve made dozens of times, and are pretty sure you’ve already perfected?

Last year’s avocado defoliation due to the avocado lace bug raised havoc with fruit production. Exposed fruit is quickly sunburned and that affected the quality.

It could be argued that the heart of the home on Thanksgiving isn’t actually the kitchen but the tabletop, where you will gather with family and friends to share in the splendor and harvest of the season. Toasts will be made, glasses clinked, and heaping dishes passed around.

It’s not a “she shed” or a “man cave.” More of a “me space.”

Building a good grain-based veggie burger is a challenge, not only for flavor, but also because they tend to fall apart.

I added cinnamon and cumin to meatballs for a Moroccan take on my family favorite of meatballs and pasta. To speed up the preparation, I used frozen diced onion and minced garlic for the recipe. The meatballs need to be turned over during cooking; the best way to do this is by using two spatulas, one underneath the meatballs and one on top to help guide them over.

I’m currently enjoying the fruit from the mulberry tree in my backyard and thought you might want to try growing this tree as well. Mine produces dark purple fruit that is a sweet, juicy and a healthy treat. The tree grows fast, is easy to maintain and has been virtually problem-free.

Blacks, browns, oranges, reds and even yellows are often considered to be earth tones that can help add warmth and coziness to a space. Earth tones work especially well in spaces that are overly cool or large and cavernous, as they add a welcoming feeling.

Some folks on the mainland think of Macadamia nut trees are native to Hawaii, but here we know it is an Australian tree that we adopted as our own. We use the nut in all kinds of local dishes, especially desserts. We even use the leaves for holiday decorations instead of holly.

I’ve been wanting to feature this recipe for some time now, as it’s pretty much perfect.

There’s nothing like a great hand-held snack when you’ve got the munchies but also don’t want to spend a lot of time fooling around in the kitchen.

In her cookbook “My Two Souths,” chef Asha Gomez added an intriguing twist to the classic chocolate cookie — Nutella. It was an innovative way to introduce nutty flavor to an otherwise straightforward chocolate cookie dough.

Here’s a different take on chili. It’s made with black beans instead of kidney beans. These give a lighter texture to the chili and are perfect for a vegetarian meal. The broccoli in this recipe is cut into small pieces that absorb the flavor of the tomato-based sauce. This chili tastes great the second day, so make extra for another quick meal. The spicy heat is up to you. If you like your chili extra spicy, add more chili powder.

WASHINGTON — Presidents come and go, but one constant through 10 presidencies has been Dale Haney, the chief White House groundskeeper, who as of this month has spent 50 years serving the families — and many of their pets — who have called the mansion home.

This is the 51st annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival November 4th through the 13th. There will be events all during the ten day period including farm tours, art shows, parades, educational classes like barista training and live entertainment. The grand finale will be “A Taste Of Kona” on Nov. 13 at the King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. This will be an evening of culinary delights featuring local Island Chefs. Detailed information on all activities may be found at konacoffeefestival.org.