Tag: Thanksgiving

A Beautiful Pecan Pie topped with a starburst of pecans beside a pie server and folded napkin.

A Beautiful Pecan Pie

This Pecan Pie makes a deliciously festive dessert for the holidays while using less sugar than many traditional recipes. Toast the pecans or add a thin layer of chocolate for added interest. If you watch carefully while baking, this pie will look just as beautiful as it tastes.

A slice of Rustic Apple Pie on a plate atop a vintage apron with the cut pie in the background.

Baking a Rustic Apple Pie

I dive into pie baking with the best of intentions, but all too often, life’s little distractions get in my way. Still, what my Rustic Apple Pie lacks in beauty it makes up for in fresh apple flavor and hot from the oven deliciousness.

Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Pecans served in a Courier and Ives Ironstone serving bowl.

Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Pecans

Bacon and onion add a savory balance to brown sugar and sweet potatoes in this delicious side dish. Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Pecans integrates flavors that work perfectly with a holiday menu while keeping it simple and nutritious enough to be welcome all year.

Two braided loaves of Pumpkin Yeast Bread on a black wire rack set on a wooden table.

Pumpkin Yeast Braids

Transform pumpkin and brown sugar, along with flour, salt and yeast, into a wonderful seasonal bread. The dough for Pumpkin Yeast Braids can be shaped into braided loaves or, if you prefer, into sweet little biscuits to serve with brunch or dinner.

Corn Salad with Pecan Dressing topped with pecan pieces in a decorative corn bowl

Corn Salad with Pecan Dressing

This easy-going Corn Salad is as appealing at a summer picnic or potluck as it is on the Thanksgiving table. It makes a fantastic side dish, but is also a delicious snack when scooped up with chips like a salsa. Easy to prepare in advance, it is pretty and keeps well for several days.