It's Christmas time in Burgundy and I am surrounded by all the reasons I moved to France: friends, family and a life rich in simplicity. It's hard to believe that we have just a couple more days until Christmas and then in a flash, 2009 will be over. To add to the Christmas spirit, we've been blessed with several days of snow and Beaune is festively lit with garland and twinkle lights that illuminate the cobblestone streets. More

Here in Portugal we have many traditions of holiday food, but from North to South, at the Christmas Eve table, there's something that you can't miss: King Cake and Codfish Boiled With Potatoes, Eggs and Cabbage (dried and salted codfish). When I was a child I just hated both! I still don't eat the King's Cake candied fruits. And when a child sees a table sprinkled with sweets and all sorts of tempting food, and is told to eat boiled fish with cabbage at dinner, what a sacrifice it is! More

Now I love cooking during the holidays. But I know not everyone does. And for those people who prefer not to cook during the holidays — I have catfish. Whenever I think about holiday foods (and not cooking) I always think, catfish! I am sure you do too. Right? More

Recipe: Spicy Orange Teriyaki Chicken and Shrimp How long does it take? 30-45 minutes Category: Omnivore Name: Kevin Why is it a favorite meal? It's quick, full of flavor, and gives you tasty leftovers for the next day's lunch. More

Recipe: Quick Jambalaya How long does it take? 20 minutes prep; 35 minutes cook time Category: Omnivore Name: Diana Why is it a favorite meal? A fast and flavorful one pot meal! More

Recipe: Dry Rubbed Steak & Shrimp with Watermelon Goat Cheese Salad How long does it take? 30 minutes Category: Omnivore Name: Susan Why is it a favorite meal? It is quick, flavorful and satisfying, but also so refreshing due to the watermelon salad. Although it's simple it would still be a nice meal to have guests over for. More

Recipe: Penne with Shrimp and Goat Cheese How long does it take? 45 minutes (including 20 minutes to peel and devein the shrimp) Category: Omnivore Name: Amy Why is it a favorite meal? I love it because it is so light and fresh. My kids will also eat it, and yet it is nice enough to serve for guests. More

Recipe: Shrimp with White Beans and Garlic Toast How long does it take? 20-30 minutes Category: Omnivore Name: Lauren Why is it a favorite meal? This meal is healthy, it's fast and it uses ingredients I almost always have on hand. Best of all, it's delicious and impressive looking so if a friend stops by unexpectedly, I don't have to scramble to hide the PB&J sandwich or bowl of cereal I'm eating More

Recipe: Sesame Crusted Salmon over Spicy Tahini Miso Sauce Category: Omnivore How long does it take? 20 minutes or less, once your oven is nice and hot. Name: Linzy Why is it a favorite meal? Barely any prep work for a beautifully healthy meal. Creamy, crunchy, bold, yet, oh so simple. Mmmm... More

Recipe: Green Curry with Seafood Category: Omnivore How long does it take? 45 minutes Name: Danse Why is it a favorite meal? It is quick yet seems special. More