This is a wonderful dressing recipe for Thanksgiving. The bacon and biscuits even make it a great leftover for the morning after Thanksgiving.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a baking sheet arrange:
12 already baked biscuits, cut into 1 inch cubes (could be home-made or store bought, baked according to directions)
Toast biscuits until lightly browned, about 15-20 minutes. Set aside. Increase oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet, over medium to high heat, cook:
1 lb bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
Drain all of excess fat …

If you like sweet potatoes this is an easy and delicious side dish. The lemon and thyme really compliment the flavor of the sweet potatoes. I was very pleasantly surprised when I made this dish. This would be a great alternative to plain old mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl mix together:
4 large peeled and sliced sweet potatoes (about 1/2 inch thick)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Once potatoes are coated with oil, salt and pepper, arrange in …

I am always looking for great and easy holiday recipes that utilize seasonal flavors. Fall is my favorite time of year and I love pumpkin, so naturally, I love this recipe.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together:
1 29 oz can of pumpkin

2 14oz cans sweetened condensed milk
4 egg yolks (save whites for later)
2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt

Separately beat 4 egg whites until stiff and fold into combined pumpkin mixture. Spread evenly into greased 13×9 inch baking pan. Directly …

This is an easy recipe that is great to bring to a party or serve at a party. You can mix everything together the day before then bake just before serving
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl mix together:
3 cans of quartered artichoke hearts
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
3 garlic cloves minced
1 can of diced green chili’s
Bake about 15- 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Serve with chips or crackers.
Makes about 4 cups

This is a great recipe to serve on Thanksgiving or the days leading up to Thanksgiving. It combines apples and cranberries and is a wonderful alternative to the traditional pie. Serve it with ice cream or home-made whipped cream.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a 9×13 greased baking pan, evenly place:
5 tart apples, peeled, slice and cored
In a large bowl mix together:
1 can whole cranberry sauce
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
Pour cranberry mixture evenly over apples. In a small bowl mix together:
1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, …

This is a great way to create an easy topping for fish. The recipe calls for talapia, but I have used used this on salmon.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl mix together:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Spread evenly over four talapia fillets and bake for five minutes on a foil lined baking sheet. Broil fish an additional five minutes or until crust is golden and fish flaky.

Serves 4

I love burgers and am always looking for ways to change them up a little. This is a great alternative burger recipe. You can serve it with soy sauce mayo sauce (1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/4 cup mayo) or add sliced cucumber for a refreshing and pretty finish to a great burger. Asian Coleslaw is a great side to this burger instead of french fries as well.
In a large bowl, mix together:
1 1/4 lbs. ground turkey or chicken meat
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (1 tbsp tube)
1 green …

Buffalo Chicken Salad is a great dish to serve at a sports party or for watching Monday night football. It is so easy and reminds me of the buffalo wings at a restaurant, but not as heavy. Plus the carrots and celery give the salad a great crunch.

This is a great stuffing for Thanksgiving. I made it for the first Thanksgiving dinner I prepared and loved it because the sausage was a nice change of meat from all the turkey. The apple flavor makes it just a little sweet and so delicious.

This is a great dessert to serve on Thanksgiving if you are looking for something different than the usual pumpkin pie.  It is a great twist on an old classic.  This pumpkin pie cheesecake is so rich and smooth. I love to serve it with fresh whipped cream and coffee. It is my favorite cheesecake!
Make at least one day in advance before serving. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cover the outside and bottom of a springform pan with foil, shiny side on the outside. Grease …