Made from scratch, this pumpkin pie is fabulous. With lots of wonderful spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, the rich creamy filling, and sensational cinnamon/brown sugar streusel topping, you can't go wrong!

Acorn squash is partially cooked in the microwave, then filled with turkey sausage, broccoli, cheese, rice, and apples.

Plain rice made special with shredded carrots and chicken bouillon. Use beef bouillon if you prefer. Or, add sunflower seeds for a nutty crunch.

Meatballs made from a combination of ground beef and pork, seasoned with cardamom, and braised in a nutmeg and allspice seasoned cream sauce.

Chicken breasts adorned with a fresh rosemary rub, then sauteed and braised in a sauce of orange juice, white wine and maple syrup. This wonderfully rich glaze makes an elegant, quick dinner to serve to guests. To serve, place chicken on top of hot cooked rice on each plate and spoon sauce over the top. Wonderful served with steamed asparagus.

A pork roast is slow cooked with sweet potatoes, onion and garlic.

This is my own special recipe. The most requested dinner when friends and family come to visit from all over the country. It's so easy and trust me...I hate capers, but they add just the right flavor. If you really don't like capers, put them in a empty tea bag, fasten with a twist tie and throw it away before serving, but trust me I've had no complaints! This is a perfect dinner to entertain with or just for a romantic night for two. Suggestion: Have a nice but simple spinach salad and a good gourmet Italian bread with it.

Buttermilk adds tang to this velvety smooth soup of pureed roasted sweet potatoes seasoned with ginger, nutmeg, thyme and cumin.

Yellow cake mix takes the place of crust in this pumpkin dessert reminiscent of a pumpkin pie in a dish.

This is great as a side dish or as an appetizer. Melted cheese and crumbled bacon are the highlights of the flavorful, creamy filling.

Bourbon whiskey, citrus juices and ginger ale give thanks to each other in a tall ice-filled glass.

Tired of the same old waffles? Try this cocoa flavored variation.

Chopped, sugared cranberries combined with celery, walnuts, whipped topping and marshmallows make a sweet, festive salad.

This is great as a side dish or as an appetizer. Melted cheese and crumbled bacon are the highlights of the flavorful, creamy filling.

Wonderfully generous with the rosemary, with support from a little black pepper and Italian seasoning, this bread comes out light and fragrant from the bread machine.

A marbled cake baked in a ring-shaped pan. If you don't have a baba pan, use a 9 inch Bundt or tube pan.

Try substituting macadamia nuts for pistachios.

This very sweet and gooey pie is chock-full of pecan halves coated with dark corn syrup, lightly beaten eggs, sugar and a splash of vanilla. This divine filling is poured into a prepared crust, and baked in a slow oven until golden and set.

This combination of hamburger, beans, and bacon over biscuits will bring out the cowboy in anyone. It has become a family favorite. It is so easy to make, and we love to make it when we're camping.

One head fresh cabbage simmered with sour cream, sugar, vinegar, flour, salt, pepper and oil.

Straightforward grilled steak tips - with slightly salty, hearty sauce that can be used with any cut of beef, and is great for dipping crusty bread into.

Fajitas at home! Chicken briefly steeps in a zesty marinade before a saute with onions and peppers in this faithful rendition of a Mexican favorite. Serve with warm flour tortillas, salsa and sour cream to complete the picture.

Ruby red cranberry sauce becomes a tangy glaze in this easy summertime recipe!

This is a great recipe for those who love spicy food. If not, simply omit the crushed red pepper. This recipe will have your family eating the leftovers out of the refrigerator. A piece of advice: use the best vodka you can - it really makes a big difference! Serve with pasta, and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

A whole chicken is boiled with vegetables before homemade noodles are added in this hearty meal.