Better Homes & Gardens November 2011 Recipes

February 19, 2016
Check out our newest recipes from Better Homes and Gardens magazine: Thanksgiving recipes from Sara Foster, sweet cakes, Scott Peacock's corn bread dressing, and more!
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Toasted Coconut Cake with Walnuts and Cranberries

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"Elegant enough to serve at holiday dinner yet homey enough for a potluck, this is a fusion of my family's favorite flavors," says holiday baking expert David Bonom.

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Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas

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Roasting brings out the sweetness and boosts the flavor of fall vegetables in this hearty side dish that costs just 43 cents per serving.

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Milk Chocolate Marble Loaf Cake

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"Milk chocolate gives this cake a lighter flavor and lets the vanilla side shine as well," says holiday baking expert David Bonom.

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Triple-Ginger Squares

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"I wanted something with a true fall feeling. My favorite autumn sweets are gingerbread and molasses cake, so I combined them in this cake," shares holiday baking expert David Bonom.

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Chocolate-Filled Sweet Potato Cupcakes

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"Use these as the finishing touch for a buffet or make a batch for the weekend," says holiday baking expert David Bonom. "Sweet potato gives the batter beautiful color and helps these treats stay moist."

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Scott Peacock's Corn Bread Dressing

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Elevate common ingredients, such as cornmeal, celery, and onion, into a memorable holiday side dish.

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Olive-Cherry Bruschetta

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Top toasted bread with goat cheese, prosciutto, and a spoonful of olive-cherry tapenade, which is flavored with fresh lime and basil.

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Cheesy Potato Bake with Eggs

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Bacon adds smokiness, and tomatoes and broccoli add freshness to this hearty breakfast casserole.

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Chile-Lime Turkey Patties

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This clever twist on crab cakes is a brilliant use for leftover turkey. A garlicky Lime Butter Sauce is a delicious finishing touch.

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Apricot-Sweet Potato Hand Pies

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A sweet mixture of apricots, bourbon, sweet potatoes, and spices fill these delightful fall turnovers by Southern cookbook author Sara Foster.

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Creamy Green Beans with Crispy Shallots

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Sara Foster's modern spin on the classic Thanksgiving casserole features fresh button mushrooms, a hint of nutmeg, and fried shallot rings.

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Sara Foster's Herb-Roasted Turkey

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Several cups of white wine and apple juice in the bottom of the roasting pan keep this apple- and onion-stuffed turkey succulent.

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Sara's Silky Pumpkin Pie

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Sweetened condensed milk and melted butter are the keys to making this nutmeg-, cinnamon-, and ginger-spiced pumpkin pie extra luxurious.

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Aunt June's Boiled Custard

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Hot milk and cream are infused with vanilla bean, combined with sugar and eggs, and then chilled in this tasty twist on eggnog from Sara Foster.

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Sweet Potato Spoon Bread

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This soufflé-like side dish from Sara Foster is an irresistible combination of sweet potatoes, cornmeal, eggs, and brown sugar.

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Buttermilk Mashed Creamers

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With this recipe from Sara Foster, simple is truly best. All that's needed are potatoes, butter, buttermilk, sea salt, and freshly ground pepper.

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Beet, Carrot & Apple Salad

Credit: Peter Frank Edwards
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Toss Granny Smith apple, turnip, beet, and carrot matchsticks with a light citrus vinaigrette that can be made up to three days in advance.

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