I Spy with My Little Pie…

I'd pie for you.

When it comes to our family's Thanksgiving meal,

my daughter is a much better chef and hostess.

However, I have a few favorite dishes I like to make.

Because, let's face it: Thanksgiving isn't about the turkey. It's about the side dishes.

And pie.

…Oh, and family and friends.

Here are the recipes I use, below.

If you've got a recipe for a side dish that makes you proud, or a pie, share it with me.

Between now and Thanksgiving, I'll also post your recipes on my Facebook page.

The first pie, above left, is the recipe I use for pumpkin. You'll find it on the Sally's Baking Recipes.

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For a fabulous fruity pie on the top right, Sally's Baking Recipes also has my go-to recipe for a cranberry-apple crumble. When you taste it, you'll know why!
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Below, left, is the best recipe I've found for Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie. It's also from Sally's Baking Recipes.
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As for my favorite side dish recipe, the one you see on the bottom right, is the one I use for sweet potato soufflé.

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Caveat: like Donna Stone Craig, I add a liqueur to all of the above. But you'll have to read the book to find out which dish gets what little intoxicating kick!

Josie