My Grandfather (Sam) was famous for this cake. Everyone who knew him, knows of his famous carrot cake. He would always have some available for anyone who wanted it. We’ll miss him, but his carrot cake legacy will always live on! Enjoy!

Toothsome kale and golden orzo pasta are dressed with Parmesan cheese and fresh lemon juice in this delicious pasta side dish.

A simple, down to basics recipe when it comes to the good old tom turkey. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

A simple way to spruce up your burgers. Cook out on the grill, or just fry in a pan indoors. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mustard and onions.

Lamingtons are little sponge cakes coated in chocolate and grated coconut. A traditional Australian treat that appeals to most. Any firm type of plain cake can be used: butter-cake, pound-cake, Madeira cake or genoise sponge. Note: desiccated coconut is a slightly dried shredded coconut - not sweetened.

This refreshing non-alcoholic mocktail is cooling on a hot summer evening and festive enough for New Year’s Eve.

Eat to your heart’s content the day after and/or freeze in several units. Take out of the freezer, and heat in the zapper or in a double boiler. Enjoy that T-Day turkey until New Year’s. Despite the name it is a really great soup that my sister friend shared with me. Guess what her name is! Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

These burgers are chock full of spicy peppers. When handling the chile peppers be sure to wear gloves, and don’t let the pepper oils come in contact with your eyes. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

This recipe is a family favorite which is often made at dinner parties and is a Christmas table regular. Its crunchy meringue outside and marshmallow center make the perfect combination. Top with fresh fruit and whipped cream.

This fusion peach salsa combines hot and sweet Asian flavors. It’s great as a dip with tortilla chips or served as a garnish with meat dishes.

The vegetables can be prepared the day before, and the glaze can be prepared up to 6 hours in advance. The dish can then be completed in a few minutes while the turkey is resting. It all looks so effortless. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

This is a fast, simple recipe for hamburgers that have a special flavor.

An incredibly moist and light cake made with cake mix, strawberry gelatin and fresh strawberries. Great for summer picnics and get-togethers. Can be made to be very low fat by using an egg substitute and applesauce instead of oil in the cake mix and using fat free topping.

Crisp and tasty stir fried vegetables in a soy and oyster sauce, served over Chinese noodles.

This vintage recipe just calls for flour, salt and pepper, but has lots of valuable tips to ensure success.

These savory salmon burgers hold up well on the grill, especially if you use a nice fillet of wild king salmon. Serve on an onion roll with lettuce, tomato, mustard, and horseradish for a great barbeque main dish.

This Georgia peach pound cake can also be made with other fruits such as apple or cherry.

Clear punch that is easy to make ahead of time, easy to serve, and wonderful tasting. Also very inexpensive to make for a large group.

This spicy pumpkin bread dotted with mini chocolate chips makes a fun holiday treat.

‘These carrot patties were a big hit with my children when they were growing up,’ reports Phyllis Moody of King William, Virginia. Cornflakes provide the taste that kids find so appealing, while the low price–just 18¢ a burger–makes them attractive to parents.

This quick orange cake is delicious without the frosting. I sometimes just sprinkle icing on the top. This recipe can be used to make 2 - 8 inch cake layers or a 9×5 inch loaf. If making a loaf cake, bake for 60 minutes.

A combination of beef broth and tomato sauce is used as a base for this simple soup with potatoes, carrots, onions and celery.

Sour cream lends a hint of tang to this moist sweet bread that ’s spiced with cinnamon. Try adding chocolate chips or raisins.

Basil, Italian-style bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and teriyaki sauce flavor these hamburgers for sophisticated palates. They are topped with melted cheese and served on onion rolls.

This is a wonderful easy recipe that is truly delicious. Lemon sheet cake with a cool lemony cream topping. Everyone who has tried it absolutely loves it.