The holidays are slowly bombarding us, and many of us do not even have time to think straight. Well, except for Martha Stewart, who currently has plenty of time on her hands serving her jail sentence. I began thinking someone needed to pick up the slack and become Martha Stewart, Jr. for the upcoming holidays and create a great menu that is sure to wow even the littlest one…or that overly picky old one…(names purposefully removed).

For added fun, grab some family members to help you in the kitchen, and video tape your time together creating and preparing your recipes. The memories will last a lifetime and the bonding that takes place will leave your heart full and joyous.

So get ready to kick off your shoes and tie those apron strings as we create a “good thing” in the kitchen.

Blood Orange Champagne Cocktails
The Perfect Turkey
Perfect Turkey Gravy
Corn Bread and Pumpkin Challah Stuffing with Dried Fruit
Pumpkin Challah
Swiss Mashed Potato Casserole
Cheddar Corn Casserole
Marmalade Carrots
Cranberry-Orange Relish
Double Layer Pumpkin Pie
Golden Pineapple Pie
Blackberry Lemon Pie
Baked Apples with Spiced Ricotta and Maple Syrup
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Caramel Swirly

Bonus Good Idea: Once you're done taping, make a copy and send it to a loved one that is overseas or out of town. This will spread the love and joyous feeling you and your family have experienced during the 2004 holiday season!

Chelle is the owner of Womens-Place and an all-around great gal. She's married to the love of her life and is the mother of five beautiful children. She blesses all who know her with her incredible kindness and passion for life. Thanksgiving at the Wilkinson house this year will definitely be a time of wonderful food, laughter and love.