Bon Appétit

Pumpkin pie was introduced to the holiday table at the Pilgrim's second Thanksgiving in 1623. Decorate this American classic with some whipped cream, or serve the cream alongside.

Those tangy potatoes served at Chamberlain's Prime Chop House in Dallas, Texas.

Lovely for lunch or with a salad for dinner.

A classic sandwich that is guaranteed to satisfy, whether served as a weekend lunch or an easy weeknight supper.

When the weather permits, Deborah grills the vegetables on the barbecue. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Because it's often the first dessert a child is allowed to eat, rice pudding can conjure up wonderful memories, which may be why it continues to be a favorite of a lot of grown-ups. Pure maple syrup sweetens the pudding, which develops a smooth golden topping as it bakes.

A cracked peppercorn and rosemary coating accents this luscious cut of meat, which is topped with sautéed wild mushrooms and served with onion rings. Start the meal with a salad of mixed greens and tomatoes with your favorite blue cheese dressing. A rich chocolate cake is the perfect dessert.

Just a bit of intensely flavored oriental sesame oil goes a long way in the dressing of this refreshing salad. To retain the crispness of the watercress, toss it with the remaining ingredients right before serving.

An ingenious new treatment for dill.

In the South, this dish is called Limping Susan. To make the version known as Hoppin' John, add cooked black-eyed peas.

The sauce gives the meat a just-grilled flavor.

This recipe was created to accompany Sophisticated Stir-Fried Rice and Szechuan -Flavored Country Style Spareribs .

For even more flavor, try marinating the chicken in the glaze before doing the grilling.

No ice cream maker is needed to make this flavorful sorbet.