A classic stuffing combination - sausage and pecan

When it comes to stuffing, it's hard to get a more classic flavor combination than sausage and pecans. The result is a salty, nutty, sweet, crunchy and tender combination of flavors and textures.

A sweet and tangy meatball fit for a holiday party

Sometimes failure can end up tasting pretty good. It certainly was the case with these meatballs.

Tamale time: Caledonia's Fork N Road starts tamale tradition

Tamales or tamaladas are as much a part of Christmas traditions in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries as bacalao (salted cod), pizole (hominy soup) and a nice roasted pavo (turkey). And why wouldn't they be especially popular during Christmas as tamales are one of the only foods that come already gift wrapped.

Home sweet home: Young home 'designers' get the job done with candy canes and gumdrops

There was plenty of construction going on in Starkville Sunday afternoon, but there was nary a nail gun or sawhorse in sight. Instead, this project required gumdrops, candy canes and chocolate kisses. And, oh yes, imagination.

Gifts of good cheer: Christmas giving, from your kitchen to theirs

As the days inch closer to Christmas each December, my husband and I know we're going to hear a knock on the door one evening. It will be a neighboring family, from down the road. They'll bring us gifts of Christmas carols and a delicious assortment of homemade goodies from their kitchen.

Five tasty ways to enjoy those Thanksgiving turkey leftovers

The big day is tomorrow. In many homes, the dining table's extra leaves are being inserted and more chairs rounded up from outlying rooms. Silverware is being cleaned, serving dishes lined up, and Thanksgiving meals are in the making. This holiday, more than any other, celebrates food as a focal point that draws us together. Yep, tomorrow the eating will be good.

Bountiful baking: Annual Country Store Bake Sale is a Thanksgiving tradition

On Tuesday morning, Nov. 20, Columbus' S.D. Lee Home will once again witness a festive frenzy of shopping as hostesses select fresh pies and cakes, savory cheesestraws, aromatic breads, jellies and sweet candies to supplement their Thanksgiving feasts.

Meringue creates a lighter take on holiday cookies

Even if you avoid baking all year long, there's a very good chance the allure of the holidays will seduce you into having a go at a batch of cookies.

Thanksgiving sans turkey isn't necessarily lacking

Vegetarians have long known a Thanksgiving secret the rest of us are reluctant to admit -- it's all about the side dishes.

A dessert for blueberry abundance, minus the guilt

The "cake" in this case is minimal -- just three layers of baked phyllo dough cut into squares.

Seasoning a winter soup with nutritional yeast

It's awfully hard to get excited about a food called "nutritional yeast flakes."

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