I have no idea who Aunt Fanny is, but this recipe was passed down by my grandmother. This squash casserole has always been a family favorite, and it's not too heavy.
I make this nearly every year for Thanksgiving, and it's always a hit. I usually make it dairy-free using almond milk, but it's possible to do with cow's milk as well. Taking a bit of a detour from the...
This is a tweak on my mom's banana-oatmeal cake that I made it for an early Thanksgiving dinner. I tried a piece to see how it came out and I love it! It tastes like a spice cake. I dislike pumpkin as...
This is great to make when you have a bumper crop of zucchini; however fresh zucchini can be purchased year round. Easy, quick to make! Great with crusty bread and a salad.
Spiced rum helps to create a not-so-traditional addition to your table or a fun adult treat to hand out Halloween night. I top with crushed spiced wafers, whipped cream, and a little caramel.
Maple syrup is a uniquely North American sweetener. Here it adds just the right subtle flavor to a colorful puree of butternut squash. An equal amount of acorn squash can be beautifully substituted for...
This is one of our favorite dishes during Lent. This recipe can be made ahead and then kept warm in the oven for 20 minutes. Being Irish and German, I make potato pancakes both ways. Serve with sour cream,...
We take the classic flavors of cinnamon toast and turn it into a crust in this simple pumpkin pie recipe. Serve with plenty of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Precooking the squash seasons and softens it, but don't let it get dry or brown. The moisture it retains ensures it will be tender after baking and helps keep the caramel saucy.
A great way to get more veggies into my little boy - and a tasty (nearly guilt-free) treat for me! This is a combination of other brownie recipes I've read, with an eye to make it healthier: less oil and...
This is a reduced-fat and very low sugar pumpkin pie that my diabetic husband loves. It has a nice texture and isn't too sweet. Those who prefer a sweeter-tasting pie may want to increase the amount of...
Even though I live in balmy south Florida, where it is pretty much summer year round, I still like to 'get into' the seasons by cooking something festive and seasonally appropriate. I started slowly spiking...
This is a great dish when you have all those extra summer vegetables on hand. Add some chicken if you like to make it a main dish, and serve over rice. The secret is to use all fresh vegetables.
This cake is so easy to make and tastes wonderful. Great take-along to any dinner invitation. Hosts will think you spent the day in the kitchen. To serve, drizzle with butterscotch sauce and sprinkle with...
This is a very old recipe and it seems like there are a lot of ingredients, but it is worth the effort. I use the extra whipping cream to decorate the top of the cheesecake.
A refreshing Mediterranean dish! Black-eyed peas with carrots and caserta. Perfect choice for vegans and vegetarians! If you like fish, you can add some smoked tuna or sardines.
A bite of this flan, fragrant with traditional pumpkin-pie spices, is very comforting despite the dessert's modern looks; a topping of pumpkin seeds, seasoned with cayenne, creates a play of sweet and...