Soups Stews And Chili - Daddys Whisker Soup

When I was a child, my best friend and I loved when my dad made this cheese and potato soup with dill. It looked to us like he had shaved all of his whiskers off into the pot of soup, earning the name Daddy's Whisker Soup!

Herbs And Spices - Ma Lipos Apricot Glazed Turkey With Roasted Onion And Shallot Gravy 2

The glaze gives a wonderful sheen to the bird. A great addition to the menu is wild mushroom stuffing, cranberry sauce with raspberry vinegar, mashed sweet potatoes, rutabaga and parsnip casserole, green beans with walnuts, date and onion relish, pear chutney, and of course, pumpkin pie and butterscotch pie. If fresh sage is unavailable use 1/4 teaspoon dried sage.

Breakfast And Brunch - Rum And Eggnog Kugelhopf

This is a sweet twist on a yeast bread (also Gugelhupf or Kugelhupf) baked in Germany, Austria, and Central Europe. It's similar to the Italian Panettone and is traditionally baked in a fluted tube pan, but a Bundt pan works as well.

Side Dish - Savory Roasted Root Vegetables

Beets were my sworn enemy until I tried them like this, it's a great way to use root vegetables. I think the beets add a beautiful red color to the dish, but if it bothers you to serve pinkish vegetables, substitute parsnips, rutabaga, or any similar vegetable; be creative!

Side Dish - Sauteed Apples

Sweet, sauteed apples are great for breakfast, but you can serve them at any meal. The syrup from the apples is delicious on homemade pancakes or waffles.

Soups Stews And Chili - Kris Lentil Sausage Soup

Hearty lentil soup with kielbasa and veggies--so easy to prepare and oh, so good!

Fruits And Vegetables - Gee Gees Chicken Salad With Cantaloupe

A flavorful blend of chicken, fruit, lemon, and ginger makes for a light and delicious chicken salad. This salad is perfect for special occasions, but easy enough to make at home any day. Serve it in a halved cantaloupe for a fabulous presentation!