This hearty soup is chockfull of winter’s best vegetables. To save time, you can buy peeled chunks of fresh butternut squash in many grocery stores: you’ll need about 20 ounces. This recipe makes enough for two meals: the soup keeps well in the refrigerator for up to five days, and freezes beautifully.

Just when you thought mashed potatoes couldn’t get any better—we added bacon. Make these once and we bet you’ll never make mashed potatoes any other way again.

Layers of homemade brownies, chocolate pudding, whipped cream and crunchy toffee create an irresistible dessert sure to impress. It’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, and is always a show-stopper!

You’ve gotta’ try this chicken pot pie soup! Whether you have leftover chicken or turkey in the house, this soup is a creamy and hearty meal everyone will love.

These sweet and savory nuts are the perfect topping for mashed sweet potatoes or added crunchy flavor to salads—and makes a great snack, too.

A hint of orange makes classic mashed sweet potatoes even more delicious. When grating the zest, be sure to only use the colorful outer layer of the skin, and none of the bitter white pith.

Crunchy Brussels sprouts make a perfect counterpoint to the rich flavor of the chicken in this autumnal dish.

This elegant but easy soup makes a perfect simple supper for the busy holiday season but works just as well as a fancy feast first course. Rich and decadent, the buttery sweet onions and ooey goeey cheese with crisped freshly griddled bread make for heartwarming comfort food your family will love.

Easy to make and full of inviting fall flavors, this bacon apple wild rice is one dish the whole family will love. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, a must for Thanksgiving, and is sure to become a staple during the holiday season.