Very simple, spicy, low cholesterol dish. Not authentically Sichuan, but close enough. — posted by Gandalf The White

Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie While pumpkin pie deserves respect as a Thanksgiving icon, it's fun to shake up tradition. Surprise your family and friends with a frozen pie this year—it just might become one of their holiday favorites. No need to let them know how easy it is.

Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing Cornbread stuffing, a Southern favorite, is a nice change from more traditional white-bread stuffing.

Roasted Pear-Butternut Soup with Crumbled Stilton Here pears are roasted to sweet perfection with butternut squash and pureed to create a creamy soup that gets a luxurious garnish of Stilton cheese.

Cuban-Style Pork & Rice Full of spice and exotic flavors, this Cuban take on the classic Spanish paella is an easy way to feed a hungry crowd. Don't worry if you have leftovers. They can easily be rewarmed in a microwave or combined with eggs to make a Spanish tortilla (omelet); or for a great cold dish, toss the leftover rice with cooked vegetables and a vinaigrette made with lime juice instead of vinegar