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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Pecan Crunch - the streusel topping makes this Thanksgiving side dish practically dessert
Herb Stuffing Muffins - Crispy on the outside, nice and soft on the inside. Delicious all around for Thanksgiving.
Classic Pecan Pie - always makes me think of that line in the museum scene from When Harry Met Sally
Cranberry Sauce - Cranberries, sugar and water are all you need to make this tart & sweet Thanksgiving staple
Green Bean Casserole - it's loaded with tradition and nostalgia, which counts for a lot at Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Pie - it's not Thanksgiving at my house without this classic recipe
Herb-Crusted Roast Chicken - juicy, flavorful roast chicken crusted in rosemary, thyme and chives
Pecan Praline Cookies - with delicately crisp edges and a slightly chewy center, they’re the kind of cookies you want to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or tea
Cornbread Muffins - light and sweet, and the perfect accompaniment to soup or chili
Split Pea Soup with Ham - perfect for cool autumn days
Pumpkin Spice Cake with pumpkin cream cheese frosting - plus 4 tips for finding pumpkin puree during the great shortage of '09!
Spinach Pear Salad - with red wine vinaigrette, fresh herbs, toasted pecans and crumbled blue cheese
Creamy Broccoli Soup - I still sometimes need an excuse to eat my veggies, and this soup does the trick
Classic Apple Pie - the best way I know to kick off autumn
Three-Layer Lasagna - sweet Italian sausage, mozzarella, ricotta & Parmesan create layers of oozy goodness
Chewy Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies - I knew I couldn't go wrong with a recipe from a butter company
Roasted Broccoli with Lemon - it doesn't come simpler than this
Crispy Fried Shrimp - quick and easy, with a great panko crunch
Quick & Easy Strawberry Jam - fresh fruit flavor and no canning knowledge required
Coffee Fudge Brownies - don't be fooled by the pretty exterior, these brownies pack a jolt!
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes made with a secret ingredient (powdered buttermilk!)
Homemade Popcorn Trio - kettle, caramel and sea salt / thyme / olive oil popcorn
Sausage Breakfast Casserole - a savory bread pudding for Mother's Day
Sour Cream Pecan Coffee Cake - the "sweet" half of my Mother's Day brunch menu
Margaritas - I love 'em either frozen or on the rocks, as long as they're *sweet*
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - the tried & true "vanishing" recipe from the oats box (indeed most are already gone!)
Caesar Salad with Sugar Snap Peas and homemade rye croutons
Garlic-Lime Cornish Game Hens
Grilled Steak Tabbouleh Salad - even this steak & fries girl was satisfied by this fresh, healthier alternative
Fudge Brownies - King Arthur calls them the "Best Ever", but I had to be the judge of that for myself
Green Beans with Feta and Dill - a zesty, flavorful way to enjoy fresh green beans this season
Carnitas Soft Tacos - succulent braised pork shoulder, served with warm tortillas and "the works"
Vanilla Glazed Baby Carrots - a quick and easy side dish, perfect for Easter or any time of the year
Butterfly Sugar Cookies - Classic roll-out cookies with royal icing will be in my daughter's Easter basket this year
Matzo Ball Soup - I made light, fluffy, tasty matzo balls on the first try, with the help of a vintage recipe and lots of great advice