Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onions and celery until softened.
3. In a large bowl, combine cubed bread, sautéed vegetables, sage, salt, and pepper. Moisten with chicken broth until slightly damp.
4. Stuff the turkey cavity with the stuffing and secure the opening.
5. Roast the turkey for about 3-4 hours, basting occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6. Let rest before carving. Serve with gravy and cranberry sauce.

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
4. Serve warm with tortilla chips or sliced baguette.

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, combine wine, brandy, honey, and spices.
2. Add the sliced orange and lemon. Heat over low heat, but do not boil, for about 20-30 minutes.
3. Strain and serve warm in mugs, garnished with additional orange slices and cinnamon sticks.

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Add molasses and egg, mixing until combined.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a dough forms. Chill for at least 2 hours.
4. Roll out the dough and cut into shapes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.
5. Decorate with royal icing once cooled.

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale.
2. In a saucepan, combine milk and cream; heat until steaming but not boiling.
3. Gradually whisk the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture. If desired, add bourbon or rum and vanilla extract.
4. Chill in the refrigerator and serve in cups, garnished with nutmeg.

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick. Gently fold in flour and cocoa.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
4. Once cooled, roll the cake in the parchment paper and let it cool completely.
5. Unroll, spread chocolate ganache, then re-roll. Frost the outside with more ganache and decorate as desired.

Instructions:

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and return to pot.
2. Mash the potatoes until smooth, adding butter and cream gradually until creamy.
3. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Instructions:

1. On a large wooden board or platter, arrange the cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts artfully.
2. Fill in gaps with crackers and bread. Add bowls of olives and pickles for variety.
3. Serve with small cheese knives for guests to help themselves.

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the pie crust in a pie dish.
2. In a bowl, mix together pumpkin, sugar, spices, salt, eggs, and evaporated milk until smooth.
3. Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 40-45 minutes until set.
4. Cool before serving, topped with whipped cream.

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients. Roll out dough and cut into festive shapes.
5. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Once cooled, decorate with icing.