With a successful, but hectic Halloween behind us, and Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other Holiday Celebrations looming, now is the time for those of us who will join others for holiday meals to think about the memorable dish that we can contribute to make the event even more special. Below are listed several items and their recipes that make pleasant and welcome additions to any holiday feast.

Home-Made Port Wine Cranberry Sauce

• 1-12oz bag fresh cranberries
• ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 large navel orange, zested and juiced
• ½ cup good ruby port wine
• ½ cup toasted pecan pieces
• 1-pint clean Mason jar
• 6" X 6" square of holiday fabric

Candied Yams with Marshmallows and Pecans

This Trailer Park dish is still a guilty favorite.

• 3 pounds yams
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 1 tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. ground ginger
• ¼ tsp. nutmeg
• ¼ cup butter
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• ½ cup toasted pecan pieces

Peel and cut the yams into approx. 2" X 2" pieces. Boil until soft. Drain and whip with the heavy cream, butter, brown sugar, orange juice, salt, and spices until the yams are fluffy and smooth. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish, leaving about 2 inches of room at the top. Pile on the marshmallows. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until the marshmallows are golden brown. Check frequently to be sure the marshmallows don't burn.

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