The aroma of this punch tells you that autumn is in the air. Make a batch, and your home will have a fragrance that will alert anyone's sense of smell.
I make this hearty soup using the ham bone from our Easter spiral ham. It makes a huge pot of soup, so invite some friends or just freeze several portions for later use.
The crunchy topping on this side-dish casserole gives way to a cheesy interior, resulting in a comfort food winner. A bonus with this dish is that you can make the casserole ahead--assemble and refrigerate it until time to bake. Sprinkle the cornflakes over the casserole just before baking.
'Our local peat bogs are known around the world for their beautiful blueberries,' reports Anne Krueger from Richmond, British Columbia. 'I can prepare this dessert quick as a wink. It's always a crowd-pleaser at church suppers.'
Thin slices of zucchini stand in for noodles in this lasagna. It is perfect in the summer with your garden-fresh veggies and herbs, or in the winter when you need a comforting meal.
As much as my family loves Thanksgiving, they look forward to this cream soup using leftover turkey even more. It makes a big batch that we can enjoy for days. --Valorie Walker, Bradley, South Carolina
