Buttery Pistachio Shortbread Cookies are an easy last minute gift idea.

Wild Mushroom Soup

Fresh Tangerine Cake

Ina Garten’s Mustard Roasted Chicken.

Gingerbread shortbread with a nutmeg spiced glaze.

Homemade Chocolate Marshmallows

All Natural Homemade Pomegranate Gumdrops!

Light and fluffy Maple Walnut Scones.

Holiday Spiced Cocktail Cherries.

Firecracker Chicken — so much better than take out!

Sprinkle Blossom Cookies

Mixed Citrus Salad with Pomegranate, Pistachio and Mint.

Pumpkin French Toast, made with thick slices of whole wheat bread dipped in a batter of eggs, cream, pumpkin, and spices.

The crock pot does all the work for this silky and tangy Cranberry Butter.

Homemade Steak Sauce makes a great holiday gift, but be sure to save a few bottles for yourself

Why not think out of the box this Thanksgiving with Persian Jeweled Rice.