There is nothing like a good excuse to have a dinner party, especially with the busyness of the season. Now, when I decided to throw this little party, I knew I wanted to feature seasonal ingredients that would make for a warm, cozy, winter dinner. And of course, I wanted some wow factor!

Sharing my Thanksgiving recipe findings:
Double Baked Coconut Sweet Potatoes adapted from Heidi Swanson's 101 Cookbooks
Hot Crab Dip
Polenta and Sausage Stuffing
Mark Bittman's Favorite Bread Stuffing
Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta and Shallots
Pumpkin Ginger Cheesecake Pie
Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin and Brown-Sugar Crème Brûlée
Spiced-Pumpkin Soufflés with Bourbon Molasses Sauce