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 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 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 …

Once Fall rolls around, I start to crave these pancakes. They are so flavorful and rich. I serve these to my two year old, because I know she is getting vitamins from the pumpkin, plus she loves the taste of these pancakes!
In a medium bowl, combine:
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup of canned or fresh pureed pumpkin
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted cooled butter
Once whisked together, slowly add:
1 3/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Once all combined, pour batter onto hot, greased skillet …

I’ve made and tested many pumpkin pie recipes, but this is without a doubt the best pumpkin pie I have ever made.  This recipe comes to me courtesy of my good friend Tina and is so beautiful and rich, perfect for a holiday celebration. The key to this pumpkin pie is the crumbly crust topping which is to so tasty!
Combine until smooth:
15 oz pumpkin mix
14oz sweetened condensed milk
2 egg yolks (save whites for later)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
Separately beat 2 egg whites until stiff and fold …