Hard to believe that (Canadian) Thanksgiving is just a week away! I'm hosting the family dinner again this year, with help from other family members who will be bringing some dishes as well. I still need to decide on a soup, salad and side-dish for the event, as I like to try something new every year, beyond the standards of turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes.

I've got a lot of Thanksgiving-perfect recipes here at Food & Whine, so I thought I'd round some up for those of you who might also be looking for something new and different to cook up for Thanksgiving this year.

In the meantime, if you happen to have a great vegetable casserole recipe that you might like to send my way (or a link), I'd be grateful for the ideas! :)