Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Torta– festive, make-ahead, and let your guests serve themselves. Perfect for entertaining!

Candy Cane Biscotti– dip these in hot cocoa for a delicious treat!

Eggnog Cheesecake Bars, but I think they should be called Eggnog Pudding Bars– either way they are good!

Green Salad with Apples and BLue Cheese Vinaigrette– a light and tasty sweet and savory combo.

French Toast made with day old homemade challah is a Sunday breakfast favorite!

Salted Chocolate Caramel Tart– divine!

Homemade Gingerbread Latte- a warm mug of this will get you in the holiday spirit!

Red Cabbage Slaw with a fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette– a little something light and healthy before the onslaught of holiday goodies!

Turkey and Sweet Potato Croquettes with Cranberry Apple Salsa– I will not be waiting for leftovers to make these again!

Triple Ginger Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Truffles and a unique technique to get rid of excess pumpkin moisture for a perfect creamy truffle texture!

Cornbread Dressing with Fresh Herbs– a much loved, but much revised Thanksgiving side!

Salsa di Parmigiano– a salsa made with cheese? Yes, please!

Homemade Green Bean Casserole– no condensed soups here. Just the good stuff and a little cheese, too:) Put it on your holiday table!

Shrimp Bisque– our favorite lunch after a long walk in the woods on a chilly day, but it would also make a nice starter to a meal.

Apple Cider Cream Pie is a new and simply delicious dessert for your holiday table.

Good spice, a little heat, and the perfect snap, make these a true gingersnap cookie!

Browned Butter Pecan Tart- a spin on a classic Thanksgiving dessert.

Sweet Corn Bread for your soups, stews, chili, and your Thanksgiving!

Brussels Sprout Hash with Caramelized Shallots and Pancetta– this recipe will convert those who pass on the under appreciated vegetable.

Butter Horn Rolls– a sweet and buttery roll for your breadbasket.