Caramel Pumpkin Custard

Pastry chef Miriam Folkins prefers the dense orange butternut squash to pumpkin in this delicious Thanksgiving version of crème caramel.

Pumpkin Marble Cheesecake

Here's a rich but superlative way to honour the pumpkin and celebrate the Thanksgiving harvest.

Sweet Potato Bisque with Cherry Garnish

Soup that you can make ahead and reheat just before serving is always a good idea for a Thanksgiving menu.

Sweet Onion and Radicchio Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

This composed salad is elegant yet simple — perfect as the first course for Thanksgiving dinner. A sprinkling of minced fresh chives and thinly grated carrots would make an attractive garnish.

Brie, Pear and Onion Strudel on a Bed of Greens

Freshly harvested pears are always the juiciest and most fragrant, and they marry well with cheese, especially rich, creamy Brie. Add puff pastry and the perfect trio provides a delicious opener for Thanksgiving dinner — or any fall party.

Diet File: Cranberries