Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini
2 oz vodka
1 oz. Kahlua
2 oz. espresso (or stong coffee)
1 Tbls. pumpkin puree
dash of pumpkin spice
Pour into cocktail shaker with ice, shake, enjoy! Garnish with star anise.

Mashed Potatoes – potato ricer is essential
8-10 Russet Potatoes
1 and ½ stick of butter
3/4 cup heavy cream
salt and white pepper to taste

Cook potatoes in a pot of boiling salted water until tender.  Drain.
Using potato ricer, rice potatoes, while still warm.  Set aside.
Add potatoes to a large pot with cream, butter.  Season with salt and white pepper. 

Cranberry Sauce
1 bag of cranberries
1/2 cup white sufar and 1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup raisins
2 tsps. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp.ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp cloves and allpice
1 cup water
1/2 cup diced onion
1 granny smith apple
1/2 cup pecans chopped

Simmer all ingredients except apple and nuts add those once cooled. Simmer until the cranberries begin to pop.