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Easy Apple Tart With Bourbon Whipped Cream

My forte has never been baking desserts, so I always look for easy recipes that I can pull together at the last minute. Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry is a staple in my freezer and makes an elegant tart crust with minimal work. Read more about this recipe at Steamy Kitchen.

Pumpkin-Stuffed Roasted Apples

On a cold and rainy fall evening, what could be better than an autumn-spiced pumpkin puree? How about an autumn-spiced pumpkin puree stuffed inside a baked apple? Read more about this recipe at Cook & Eat.

Apple Crisp

The Golden Delicious contributes sweetness, so there's no need for sugar in the filling. The Winesap is tart; hence, no lemon juice. The Jonathan is both sweet and tart, for added depth of flavor. Taken together, this crisp is slightly tart. Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Bread Stuffing With Sausage, Apples And Caramelized Onions

Italian sausage, sautéed apples, caramelized onions and savory herbs are an irresistible combination for stuffing. Read more about this recipe in Diane Morgan's The Christmas Table.

Mushroom, Fennel And Parmesan Stuffing

Although any good, dense loaf of bread will do, the savory and briny flavor of olive bread works best as a match for the mushrooms and an accompanying turkey. Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Apple Pie

This apple pie is as close to perfection as pies can be. Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Big Apple Pie

This is a fast, easy way to make a large pie for a crowd -- it serves about 16 people and is perfect for Thanksgiving or just about any time you want a good, old-fashioned apple pie. Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Ginger Pumpkin Pie

Both fresh ginger and ground ginger add zip to this pumpkin pie filling. Be sure to buy canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, which already contains added spices. Make it with Cream Cheese Pie Crust. Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Wild Rice And Quinoa Pilaf With Toasted Pecans And Cranberries

This dish works perfectly alongside roast turkey or goose and glazed ham. Fresh cranberries can be used in place of dried. Read more about this recipe in the Washington Post.

Buche De Noel

The classic French bûche de Noël is the ultimate showstopping Christmas dessert. It takes patience and time, but breaking it into separate steps done on different days makes it completely doable. Read more about this recipe in Diane Morgan's The Christmas Table.

Basic Winter Squash Puree

Naturally rich and sweet, winter squash purée made in the oven or microwave lends an autumnal flair to the holiday table. It can be enriched with brown sugar, maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness. Read more about this recipe at The Washington Post.

Brussels Sprouts With Glazed Pecans

The blend of sweet, salty and bitter flavors in this dish may convert even those who do not like Brussels sprouts. For ease, use store-bought glazed pecans. Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.