Thanksgiving Day is approaching, and there is plenty anticipation about which foods are going to end up on the table in front of you. There's really no telling if remembering last year's Thanksgiving supper will do you any justice in promoting the excitement this year. Like in any other home in America, it just depends on who's cooking.

If by chance we just messed up a decent image of Thanksgiving in your mind by bringing back memories you've been trying to be senile about, just try hard to think of the time you'll spend with friends or family. Better yet, don't even worry about the food, that's why you're reading this.

And there is great news. You can go many places online to find recipes that won't have you pretending to be full when really you're still hungry. Look at it this way; you are being provided with resources to make wonderful recipes, so you won't have to worry about another last minute Thanksgiving fast. At least there can be one dish you know you'll like, even if it's the one you had to cook.

The links provided are some of the food and recipe websites that have nailed some traditional holiday dishes and these sites will give you recipes that are simply outside the turkey box as well. Take your pick and try something new this Thanksgiving. Bon Appétit!

Ami's Toothache Candied Yams

Warning: Results are extremely sweet!

You need:

A 13x9 baking dish
2 -- 29oz/1 lb 13oz cans of yams (feel free to buy the cheapest, it's the result that matters)
1 cup of mini marshmallows
_ cup of syrup (THIS MATTERS) Mrs. Butterworth's is vital!!