For years I bought the canned cranberry sauce for our Thanksgiving meal. With a big meal to prepare, I didn't want to be bothered with something that people seemed to enjoy from a can. Then I read that cranberry sauce can be made a couple months in advance, and it keeps well in the refrigerator. With this enlightening information, I decided to try out a recipe. This simple recipe comes from the Serious Eats website. It is simple to prepare, and it is just as good, if not

This is one of those recipes that takes a bit more effort, but the results are worth it! I confess that for many years, I bought the pre-packaged stuffing/dressing at the store. A few of my family members thought that they didn't like stuffing/dressing, until I decided to make it by scratch. The nice thing about this recipe is you can make it a day ahead of time. This is great, because we all know holiday cooking can be exhausting! I usually get another person to help wit

The fourth Thursday of November is Thanksgiving. I love this American holiday, because it is a time to pause in our busy lives and be thankful for what we have. With any celebration, what makes it special is the friends and family that are there - sharing it with you. The food, of course, is also an important tradition and aspect of the holiday. It wouldn't be a proper Thanksgiving without a pumpkin pie. I decided to share my favorite pumpkin pie recipe with you. This p

I always know that it is truly autumn when I start seeing a lot of squash recipes in magazines. I found this tasty recipe by Rachel Ray in People magazine. If you're a vegetarian looking for a showcase main entrée, look no further! These four cheese butternut squash make a lovely presentation for entertaining or holiday events. They are a bit involved, but so worth the effort! They are that delicious! Everything tastes better with cheese - right? Bon Appetit Tips: "To t