Sugar Pumpkin Curry Cream Soup by Amos Miller

We grow sugar pumpkins and after the harvest, I always break them down and puree them and pop them into the freezer for a long Winter's use. In addition to pies (of course), tarts, cookies, breads, custard and sauce - I love sugar pumpkin soup. As you can imagine, this member of the squash family is somewhat sweeter, has fewer seeds…

Ricotta & Spinach Fritters by Jennifer Bass

COCONUT MACAROON CUPCAKES by Brandy Chicoine

Stir together dry ingredients. Beat butter, sugar together, add egg yolk and evaporated milk. Add flour with 1/3 cup milk. Stir in coconut. Spoon 3 tablespoons batter into paper lined muffin tins. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Dominican Cake by Yolanda Fernandez

The Dominican is the most popular in the Dominican Republic. Dominican-Americans here in the the States also make it and sell it by the pound. It is a heavy cake but the frosting is light and fluffy.

The Ultimate Italian Snack Mix by Deena Montillo

Italian-seasoned Crispix® cereal with zesty pepperoni, Pecorino Romano, Provolone and Grana Padano cheeses is the ultimate snack taste sensation! Recipe and photo by Deena Montillo, April 2011

Homemade Chocolate Milk Shakes by Jennifer Sikora

A frugal way to make a homemade chocolate milk shake when you don't have any ice cream on hand. You will not believe how delicious these shakes are!

Pepper Squash Soup by Micheline

This soup is creamy, velvety, tasty and could be served as an entrée for a special meal and occasion.

Jam Oat Bars by Amy Anderson

A delicious easy fall dessert.

Bacon, Feta and Pear Stuffing by Schnoodle Soup

Salty bacon and feta, sweet pears and crusty French bread create a stuffing to simply swoon over!

Homemade Cranberry Sauce by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Cranberry sauce adds a splash of vibrant ruby color to your meal. It’s that hint of bright flavor that makes everything else on the plate taste even better. This homemade recipe is both sweet and tart. Once you make this fresh cranberry sauce, you’ll never feel the same about canned. Quick and easy to prepare, requiring just a few…

Green Salad by Jenne Kopalek

Sand Art Bars (Brownie Mix in a Jar: Holiday Gift Idea!) by Salad Foodie

This is one of the “bars in jars” recipes so popular a few years ago, and every so often during the holidays I resurrect it because it makes such a nice handmade gift, with WOW factor. The layered ingredients vary by color and texture and remind me of Native American sand painting and Arizona. Get an assembly line going and make…

Sweet Potatoes (Yams) with Cranberries and Granny Apples by Salad Foodie

A family favorite side to holiday dinners. This colorful dish has just the right balance of tart and sweet.

Cranberry Pudding Dessert by Tracy Lawson

This dessert is one that isn't too sweet, the nice balance between the tartness of the cranberries and the nice even sweetness of the vanilla sauce is like heaven - and it's a great way to use the cranberries that might be hanging around in the fridge after the holidays!

Cheesy Hash Browns by Nancy Miyasaki

This is an amazing simple dish that stands up well to much more complicated potato au gratin recipes. I adapted it from a recipe in the Sacramento Bee by Ann Freeman. You may not want to tell your guests how easy it is! That said, this dish was completely demolished at our recent Christmas brunch while more complicated dishes…