Using dried apricots in this stuffing recipe adds a sweet element to your next festive meal.

This recipe is easy to double for a crowd. Alice likes to make it for Thanksgiving because it goes well with turkey and dressing.

Jamie and his wife, Melissa, developed this recipe one day to relieve their boredom with ordinary mashed, baked or fried potatoes.

Karen's grandmother gave her this recipe. She prepares it with her own homemade cornbread, which you can, too, if you have time.

A traditional dressing is easier to prepare with a cornbread mix.

Sausage and spinach are the focal point in this cheesy, make-ahead dish. Delicious!

The recipe was given to Diane by her aunt. Every holiday it is her family's "never fail recipe."

Linda received this recipe from a friend. Each holiday when she makes it she thinks of her friend and gives thanks for having good friends.

During the holidays, keep this festive relish on hand, it's delicious with Thanksgiving turkey entrées.

Crisp and refreshing, this green bean side dish provides a nice and healthy crunch.

A simple salad made with green beans, oranges, apples and walnuts, is an easy, refreshing way to make dinnertime special.

Substitute 2 to 3 ears fresh corn kernels for the canned sweet corn for the freshest taste of the season.

Thanksgiving dinner would not be the same at Priscilla's home if she didn't serve this gelatin salad. It's also well received at church potlucks.

When Diana's family tired of the same old bread stuffing, she came up with this flavorful rice version.

Shiitake mushrooms offer an alternative to the traditional white button mushroom Thanksgiving stuffing.

Debra says this side dish has been in her family for years and is a favorite at family reunions and potlucks at work.

Linda says this recipe is popular even with people who declare they don't like sweet potatoes. It's light, fluffy and delicious.

Lisa's aunt made a similar recipe when Lisa was young. When the recipe was lost, Lisa created this version, which her aunt thinks is better than the original.

What a great salad to serve at your next holiday dinner table. It combines sweet, sour, bitter and salty to create a well-balanced taste.