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"This is a recipe in my Fannie Farmer cookbook that I just recently found and tried. I didn't know that scalloped potatoes was such a simple dish to make."

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, milk...

"Mushrooms and vermouth - who knew they'd taste so good together? Very good, broth-based soup where the mushroom flavor really shines, since there's no cream or milk. It's also vegetarian but could be made vegan (substitute olive oil for butter and vegetable broth for chicken broth). We usually have this all year round, but like it especially..."

Ingredients: pepper, dry vermouth...

"You've got to try this! This is my mom's recipe--it's delicious and easy to prepare! Kids love it, too! The recipe calls for bread crumbs, but we prefer crushed Ritz crackers. Depending on the size of your zucchini, most people can eat two halves."

Ingredients: chives, crackers, paprika...

"Being so close to Canadian Thanksgiving, I thought this recipe might be handy. It is traditional in our family and served quite thick to pour over mashed potatoes. Left over gravy can be used up in a turkey casserole. We usually make a turkey shepherd's pie which can be frozen and add the mashed potatoes when defrosted and cooked."

Ingredients: turkey giblets, onions, sage...

"This is the most delicious punch. My mom used to make it for holiday gatherings. My sisters and I could never get enough of this punch and looked forward to gatherings when my mom would make it. It has a unique flavor with the cinnamon syrup. Appears as though it takes a long time to make but it is the cinnamon syrup that requires advance preparation...."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cranberry juice...

"Posted in response to a request, taken from The New Canadian Basics Cookbook. The cookbook states this is a wonderful side dish to serve with pork, poultry and sausages, and I'd have to agree."

Ingredients: garlic, red onions...

"A way of using up leftover turkey (and other things) that doesn't leave it dry and flavourless. The recipe is my own invention, and I enjoy it because the meat remains moist and flavoursome."

Ingredients: turkey meat, potatoes...

"Not your ordinary green beans!"

Ingredients: garlic, olive oil, onions...

"My Memaw was a great cook of southern soul food and she taught me this recipe. When I got married, I made it a tradition in my family. The kids know the minute they walk into the house that Dad's making greens (the aroma fills the air). And no matter where we have our holiday meals or who is in charge of the menu, I insist on bringing the greens."

Ingredients: collard greens, salt...

"Just in time for the holidays, here's a terrific celebrity recipe to, well, kick it up a notch!"

Ingredients: cranberry juice cocktail, frozen orange juice concentrate...

"This is a simple recipe and posted per recipe request. The recipe doesn't state if you should peel and core the pears before cooking them, I would definitely not skip this step, I think the pear peels would make some pretty gritty preserves."

Ingredients: lemons, pears, sugar...

"These potatoes are wonderful, and so easy to make for your party."

Ingredients: cream cheese, potatoes...

"Prince Edward Island, Canada's tiniest province, is famous for its potatoes. This is an old fashioned dish; the recipe is from a Mme. Benoit cookbook, and she gives credit to "Dolly", her hostess in Summerside, PEI."

Ingredients: pepper, cream, onions...

"Can substitute fat-free sour cream, fat-free milk and reduced fat cheddar cheese. From Taste of Home."

Ingredients: pepper, milk, onions...