This week, I turned the calendar to November. My thoughts on cooking pivoted from everyday meals to holiday feasts.

Before I let Turkey Day stress settle in, I remembered that a simple one-dish meal can bring people around the table for an enjoyable evening. It doesn't take much effort to break bread together.

In the cooler air of fall, I think we are all more willing to turn on the oven. Big pots of beans, soups and stews are easy to make and share with family and friends. I like how a simple one-dish meal like a pot of white beans seasoned with smoked turkey wings and served with sweet potato biscuits can make a Monday night dinner a reason to give thanks. Eating with the people in our lives creates time to share stories and laughter.

My husband, Tim, has told a dinnertime story about

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