A showy, yet simple appetizer ideal for holiday entertaining. Need I mention that they can be made ahead?

The classic bacon and scallop combination is updated with maple cream and apple.

Glazed and perfectly grilled. It's worth the effort for the looks and flavor. But even better, it frees up precious oven space.

Eight easy steps to carving (not butchering) the holiday turkey. Don't set foot in the dining room without them.

Don't turn up your nose yet. These simply roasted brussels sprouts take on new life.

Simple beginnings result in an outstanding turkey gravy -- a holiday must-have.

Old-fashioned dressing flavor with a new-fangled look.

One dough, two spectacular holiday cookies. You /have to/ put rugelach and "cub" claws on your baking list this year.

Southwestern twists on tradition -- turkey, blue cornbread stuffing, sweet potatoes, and cranberries laced with hints of New Mexico.

Want to break from tradition this year? Pumpkin cake with pear filling and brown butter icing is a sweet way to do it.

Simple and sparkling. The emerald-look of pistachio brittle tops off an already stunning pumpkin cake.