Ham hocks and black eyed peas are slowly simmered for a rich and smoky soup.

Gingerbread Trifles with Eggnog Flavored Whipped Cream

Cute little chocolate-cherry almond cupcakes

Mashed Cauliflower and Cheese Gratin

Pumpkin Risotto with Mushrooms and Bacon

Pumpkin Pie Eggnog

Pumpkin-Pecan Cake with Brown Sugar and Bourbon Glaze.

You don’t have to wait for the fair to roll into your town to enjoy homemade funnel cakes.

Yummy fall snack mix with shelled pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, raisins, and peanut butter candies.

Tomato, Corn, and Basil Soup

Oatmeal Brulee with Ginger Cream

Grilled Polenta Shrimp Rounds – if you have never grilled polenta, you are missing out.

Make your own healthy and tasty wheat sandwich bread.

Brandy Alexander Pie – creamy, cool, yummy, and boozy. This pie is definitely for adults only!

Beer can chicken seasoned with a homemade blend of Cajun-inspired seasonings.

Creamy smoked cheddar macaroni and cheese

Homemade yogurt – easy, super delicious, and no, making it yourself won’t give you food poisoning.

Looking for something to grill OTHER than burgers and hot dogs? Try these yummy chicken sliders.

Meaty grilled portobello mushrooms stuffed with herb roasted cherry tomatoes and dotted with creamy goat cheese.

Creamy, buttery, homemade butter pecan ice cream.