Condiments & Appetizers

Trays

Relish Tray (green & black olives, pickles...)

Spiced Apple Rings (Mom always had these on her relish tray)

Cheese Tray w/ crackers

Fruit Tray

Nuts

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds (shelled)

Toasted Pumpkin/Squash Seeds (w/ shells)

Other Appetizers

Stuffed Mushrooms (one of Susan's family favorites)

Belgian Endive Spears w/ Blue Cheese, Apples, and Walnuts

Autumn Veggie Platter

Other Main Course Ideas

Roasted Turkey Breast

 

Crisp Slow-Roasted Duck

Wild Rice w/ Mushrooms

 

Cornish Hens w/ Acorn Squash

Persian Rice (w/ raisins & cinnamon)

Dressings

Traditional Stuffing
w/ Raisins
w/ Apples & Pecans
w/ Chestnuts
w/ Dried Cranberries & Pecans

Wild Rice Stuffing

Cornbread Stuffing

 

Roast Pork w/ Dried Cranberry & Pecan Dressing

Homemade Apple Sauce

 

Crown Roast of Pork w/ Apple-Cranberry Stuffing

 

Venison

Side Dishes

Fall Root Vegetable Side Dishes

*Susan's Mashed Potatoes

Celery Root & Potato Puree

Honey Apple Glazed Carrots

*Baked Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes (plain or 'candied')

Mashed Sweet Potatoes w/ Brown Sage Butter

*Candied Sweet Potatoes

*Baked Acorn Squash

Butternut Squash Purée w/ Pecans

Caramelized Butternut Squash

*Roasted Parsnips

Marbleized Root Vegetable Puree

Roasted Root Vegetables w/ Apple Juice

Herbed Root Vegetables

Fruit Salads

Ambrosia

Apple Salad

Fruit Quick Breads

*Cranberry Nut Bread

Banana Bread

Apple Loaf

Pumpkin Bread

Brown Bread w/ Raisins

Other Vegetable Side Dishes

Fried Apple Slices

*Green Beans w/ Mushroom Sauce

Traditional Green Bean Casserole

The Ultimate Homemade Green Bean Casserole

*Green Beans w/ Bacon, Onion, & Vinegar (can add sliced almonds)

*Green Beans Almandine

Green Beans w/ Hazelnuts

*Peas w/ Pearl Onions

*Braised Brussel Sprouts

Caramelized Chestnuts & Brussels Sprouts

*Brussels Sprouts w/ Radicchio & Pancetta

*Roasted & Pureed Cauliflower

*Creamed Cauliflower

*Cauliflower Gratin

Desserts

Pies

*Pumpkin Pie

*Pecan Pie

*Apple or Pear Pie

Black Walnut Chess Pie

Other Desserts

*Ozark Pudding

*Apple Dumplings

Apple Phyllo Triangles

Maple Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

Cakes

*Pumpkin Cheesecake

Apple Walnut Upside-Down Cake w/ Calvados Caramel Sauce

Warm Pear and Walnut Cake w/ Lemon Custard Sauce (upside-down cake)

Traditional Pumpkin Roll

Pumpkin-Walnut Roulade w/ Spiked Cream (jelly roll pan)