I love progressive dinners! It's so fun to go from house to house for different courses of the meal. And, it's easy to make something fantastic when you focus on just one part of the dinner.

If you're hosting the appetizer part of the meal, try something savory, like Smoked Salmon Cheesecake. As a host house for the main dish, make something easy to serve to a group -- like irresistible Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff or perhaps a lasagna. Dessert can be something decadent and festive for the holidays. Everyone will love our Ultimate Turtle Dessert.

Try one of these great recipes, and pass the others around to neighbors looking for ideas. You'll have something delicious to rave about every step of the way through dinner.

Enjoy your holiday!

Teachers truly appreciate the effort it takes to create homemade treats, so make them smile and surprise them with something just a little different this holiday season.

Bite-size Cappuccino Caramels are chewy indulgence with a touch of coffee. Toffee Cardamom Nuts spice up a seasonal favorite. Or give them their own special project with Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix. Package your treats in a festive bag, add a bow and a tiny tag — in your best handwriting, of course!

Every family has its traditional favorites for Thanksgiving dinner. Still, there is always room in the menu for a few surprises to keep the meal interesting and maybe even start a new tradition.

Our Pistachio-Sprinkled Green Beans or Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes are simple dishes that add a touch of elegance to the table. For dessert, bake a deliciously rich Chocolate-Laced Pecan Pie that combines a classic pecan pie recipe with chocolate chips for irresistible results.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving

Try these three make-ahead recipes and start your Thanksgiving Day feeling thankful for more time with your guests. They'll rave about the French Herbed Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes, a Savory Broccoli-Corn Casserole, and Sweet Potatoes with Sugared Pecans. Just bake a turkey or ham, get some help (see below!), and enjoy yourself.

Friends and family love to contribute. Someone could bring rolls or bread, and a guest who loves to bake could bring pumpkin pies or another dessert. Grandma could bring her famous cranberry sauce, or a relish tray with olives and an assortment of pickled vegetables. Everyone will be thankful for the abundant feast.

Enjoy your holiday!