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An easy side dish that is so elegant!

Baked Acorn Squash with Apples

 

 Simple acorn squash is elevated to an elegant and beautiful dish when it is halved, then baked with apples and brown sugar. The intoxicating scent as it bakes is second only to its sweet-tart taste that even picky eaters enjoy. This dish is so quick and easy you can make […]

Carve turkey after removing stuffing.

How To Roast a Turkey

 

 Our traditional roast turkey is swathed in melted butter and seasoned with rosemary, thyme, and sage. Once in the oven, it isn’t long before its delicious scent fills the house, tantalizing even the pickiest of palates and making mouths water. Your guests will linger over each mouthwatering bite, stuffing themselves […]

No matter what kind of candies you use, your candy cookies will be delicious!

Monster Mash Leftover Candy Cookies

 

 Leftover chocolate Halloween candy, mashed together with buttery batter, makes these cookies monstrously delicious! Crisp cookies combined with your favorite trick-or-treating candies make a yummy, fun treat. Whether you’re a trick-or-treating candy monster or a cookie connoisseur, you’ll be looking forward to these cookies after every Halloween! This post may […]

Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Shells

 

 These sausage and cheese stuffed shells are as pretty as they are delicious. Spicy Italian sausage is blended with ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, then nestled in a jumbo pasta shell. Blanketed with hearty tomato sauce and sprinkled with more cheese, this dish is perfect for a cozy dinner at home […]

A brown and cream colored soup mug is filled with thick, velvety orange pumpkin soup, topped with salted pepitas atop a rust-colored tablecloth.

Creamy Fresh Pumpkin Soup

 

 Velvety smooth and subtly spiced, this creamy pumpkin soup is a fall favorite. Fresh pumpkin is the highlight of this soup, blended to perfection with brown sugar, curry, and nutmeg. Pair it with a hearty loaf of bread to enjoy a delicious light supper. Or try it as the first […]

One bite of pumpkin sheet cake will thrill your taste buds!

Old Fashioned Pumpkin Sheet Cake

 

 Even if you’re as stuffed as a Thanksgiving turkey, you’ll find room for dessert once you catch sight of this fluffy, moist pumpkin sheet cake. Fresh pumpkin puree is blended with cinnamon, four, and sugar to create a dense, pumpkin spiced cake. A thick layer of cream cheese frosting compliments […]

Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree

How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree

 

 Everyone’s favorite fall flavor is pumpkin, but the very best comes from fresh pumpkin puree. Just one pie pumpkin will give you about 2 cups of fresh puree, plus a batch of yummy pumpkin seeds to munch, too. The process only takes about 30 minutes, and it’s easier to do […]

Pumpkin seeds make a delicious healthy snack.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Two Ways

 

 Roasted pumpkin seeds are my favorite by-product of our family’s pumpkin carving tradition at Halloween. Whether we make them savory or sweet, it is often just a matter of hours before they’re gone! Try the savory version, seasoned with garlic, parmesan, and Italian herbs. Or, if you’ve got a sweet […]

A side dish that can be served warm or cold at Oktoberfest.

Gram’s Authentic German Potato Salad

 

  Whether you’re looking for a traditional German dish for an Oktoberfest dinner or need a twist on the tried and true side dishes, this German potato salad has a unique kick of flavor that is definitely different! Potatoes, bacon, and onion are tossed in a thick apple cider vinegar […]