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Pumpkins aren't just for carving! Try one of these delicious pumpkin recipes from classic pumpkin pie to pumpkin risotto.

Pumpkin Pie Spectacular
Pumpkin Pie Spectacular
Ingredients
1/2 (15-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts
1 cups crushed gingersnaps (about 40 gingersnaps)
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin
1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
Pecan Streusel
7 thin ginger cookies, halved
Ginger-Spice Topping

Pecan Streusel
Stir together 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, 2 Tbsp. melted butter, and 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans.

Ginger-Spice Topping
Stir together 1 (8-oz.) thawed container frozen whipped topping, 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp. ground ginger.

Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Fit piecrust into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate according to package directions;

There's more to sweet potatoes than casseroles and pies. Try one of these sweet potato recipes at yourThanksgiving dinner. Whether you stick with the classic sweet potato casserole or branch out, you'll be pleased!
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Scalloped Sweet Potato Stacks
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb. small sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 cup (4 oz.) freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Garnish: fresh thyme

Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. Layer half of sweet potatoes in a lightly greased 12-cup muffin pan. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 tsp. thyme and 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining sweet potatoes. (Potatoes will come slightly above the rim of each cup.)

Microwave cream, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 tsp. thyme at high 1 minute. Pour cream mixture into muffin cups (about 1 Tbsp. per cup.)

Bake at 375°, covered with aluminum foil, 30 minutes. Uncover and

Your Thanksgiving menu isn't complete without a pecan pie. This pecan pie recipe is to die for! So forget your tried-and-true recipe and replace it with this one. You'll never look back.
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Utterly Deadly Southern Pecan Pie
Ingredients
1/2 (14.1-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts
1 Tbsp. powdered sugar
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. milk
1 1/2 tsp. bourbon (vanilla extract may be substituted)
1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Preparation
Preheat oven to 325°. Fit piecrust into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet; sprinkle piecrust with powdered sugar.

Whisk eggs in a large bowl until foamy; whisk in brown sugar and next 6 ingredients. Pour mixture into piecrust, and top with pecan halves.

Bake at 325° for 30 minutes; reduce oven temperature to 300°, and bake 30 more minutes. Turn oven off, and let pie stand in oven, with door closed,

Pecan pie is already a delicious and sweet-tooth satisfying Thanksgiving dessert, but watch as Test Kitchen Professional Norman King turns it into an insanely decadent deep-fried treat.

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These satisfying slow-cooker suppers are perfect for your busy schedule. Just toss in the ingredients and let your slow cooker do all the work.

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Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Potatoes
Ingredients
1 medium onion
4 medium-size new potatoes (about 1 lb.)
2 cups baby carrots
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 1/4 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. pepper divided
1 tsp. paprika
6 skinned, bone-in chicken thighs

Preparation
Halve onion lengthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place onion in a lightly greased 6-qt. slow cooker; top with potatoes and carrots.

Combine broth, next 3 ingredients, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Pour over vegetables.

Combine paprika and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper; rub over chicken. Arrange chicken on top of vegetables.

Cover and cook on low 6 hours or until chicken is done and vegetables are tender.

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One dish means easy assembly, easy cleanup, and most importantly, a speedy supper! Try one of our 20 One-Dish Dinners for a quick weeknight meal.

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Ingredients
1 (20-oz.) package refrigerated four-cheese ravioli
1 (16-oz.) jar sun-dried tomato Alfredo sauce
2 Tbsp. white wine
2 medium-size fresh tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish: fresh basil strips

Preparation
Prepare pasta according to package directions

Meanwhile, pour Alfredo sauce into a medium saucepan. Pour wine into sauce jar; cover tightly, and shake well. Stir wine mixture into saucepan. Stir in chopped tomatoes and 1/2 cup chopped basil, and cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Toss with pasta, and top evenly with 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish, if desired.

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Black Bean Chili
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Ingredients
3 (15-oz.) cans black beans
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 (12-oz.)

Give your guests a delicious scare this Halloween with these spooky appetizers.
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The Great White Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Ingredients
2 (10-oz.) blocks extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded (Extra-sharp Cheddar cheese may be substituted)
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
2 (4-oz.) goat cheese logs, softened
1/2 tsp. pepper
Braided pretzel, muscadine vine and leaf
Crackers and assorted vegetables

Preparation
Stir together first 4 ingredients. Shape mixture into a ball to resemble a pumpkin. Smooth pumpkin's entire surface with metal spatula or table knife. Make vertical grooves in ball, if desired, using fingertips. Press pretzel into top of cheese ball to resemble a pumpkin stem; place muscadine vine and leaf beside pretzel. Serve with crackers and assorted vegetables.

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Monster Eyes
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose baking mix
1 lb. ground hot pork sausage
1 8-oz. block Muenster cheese, shredded
1 7-oz. jar pimiento cheese-stuffed