Citrus is in season now, and it's a great way to brighten up heavy winter dishes, according to chef Rienne Martinez. Try her recipe for Cara Cara Orange and Fennel Salad.

Chef Jesse Schenker demystifies the homely rutabaga and shares a number uses for the versatile root vegetable. One example is his recipe for Baked and Broiled Rutabagas. 

Cookbook author Grace Young discusses auspicious foods to eat for the Lunar New Year. Try her recipe for Stir-Fried Garlic Lettuce, a dish that symbolizes prosperity.

Registered dietitian Samantha Heller and cleanse founder Dr. Alejandro Junger share their perspectives for and against cleanse programs.

Chef Amy Chaplin's pantry was camera-worthy enough to appear in a smooth, glossy spread in Martha Stewart Living. My pantry rates a blog post. Barely.

Chef Amy Chaplin talks about pantry ingredients that add flavor to winter cooking. Try her recipe for coconut curry.

Food safety expert Marion Nestle talks about what to throw out and what to keep when cleaning out your kitchen for the New Year.

One of my favorite guests on Last Chance Foods is Farmer Lee Jones of The Chef's Garden. It's not just that I'm partial to fellow Ohioans. Farmer Lee loves to farm, and it's evident every time he talks about his veggies.

It's also evident on his farm, which I had a chance to visit this fall.

Last Chance Foods covered a wide range of topics in 2011. Check out which ones got the most people talking.

Every year, Morning Edition host Soterios Johnson looks forward to his mother's melomakarona cookies. Marina Johnson shares her recipe and tips for making the honey syrup–soaked Greek cookies with All Things Considered host Amy Eddings.

Dan Pashman and Mark Garrison, the brains behind the Sporkful podcast, talk about the Hanukkah tradition of eating doughnuts and share creative doughnut concoctions. Try Pashman's recipes for two auspiciously named Hanukkah-themed sandwiches: The Maccabee Delight and The Hanukkah Miracle.

Peter and Nancy Zander talk about deer hunting as a means of eating healthy, sustainable meat. Try Nancy's recipe for Five Spice Venison Stew here.

Mustard greens are currently at their peak. Whether raw or braised, they serve as a lighter option for the holiday season. Try Melissa Clark's recipe for Raw Mustard Greens Salad with Gruyère and Anchovy Croutons here.

Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito, the owners of Baked in Red Hook, Brooklyn, lend their advice for Thanksgiving pie making. Try their recipe for Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie here.

Food writer Deb Perelman talks about her favorite Thanksgiving sides and when to start making them in advance of the holiday. Try her recipe for Swiss Chard and Sweet Potato Gratin here.

Chef Peter Berley offers his advice on making a Thanksgiving meal that appeals to vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free eaters and meat-eaters alike. Try his recipe for Lasagna of Fall Vegetables, Sage Bechamel, and Gruyere here.

Try chef Peter Berley's Lasagna of Fall Vegetables, Sage Bechamel, and Gruyerre as a vegetarian main for Thanksgiving.

Farmer Craig Haney and magazine food editor Gabrielle Langholtz discuss raising and roasting turkeys. Get the low-down on what kind of bird to choose and how to keep it moist and delicious.

Chef Erica Wides explains why turnip greens should go on the stovetop, not the compost heap. Also, try her recipe for Sautéed Turnip Greens with Garlic and Anchovies here.

Small and translucent green, Niagara grapes are a prized fall crop. Food bloggers Diana Pappas and Jamie Paxton talk about the history and uses of the New York grape. Also, try Paxton's recipe for Braised Chicken Thighs with Niagara Grapes, Shallots and Thyme here.