
If you are in
a hurry for a Thanksgiving dessert, the easiest thing to do is be like
Sandra Lee and take some help from the store. Use a ready-made pie crust, instant pudding mix, and caramel sauce to assemble a delicious turtle pumpkin pie. The recipe calls for cool whipped topping, but it really doesn't take that long to make.
Holiday Links from Holidash! We love our friends at Holidash so much that every Tuesday we round up their most festive and fun stories. Here are the best of the best from this week.

If money were no object, we'd surely buy our loved ones the best of the best and whatever filled their hearts' desires. Alas, most of us can't afford to shower those we love with priciest presents and our thoughtful gifts are more than enough to bring joy to the holiday season. Sometimes, though, we find ourselves splurging on our family, friends, or significant others, and end up spending more than we intended.
Thanksgiving may be a traditional holiday, but that doesn't mean you're tied to the same old sides. Reinvent a tired meal with new takes on the classic dish known as mashed potatoes. Try blending other root vegetables into the mix, such as sweet potatoes or turnips.

For
Thanksgiving, sweet potato casserole is a surefire winner: those who don't eat vegetables and kids who won't eat yams will happily sink their forks into this delicious casserole. While the toppings vary based on the recipe, the concept is the same: creamy, puréed, sugar-tinged sweet potatoes with nuts, glaze, or marshmallows on top. These two variations are similar, but the expert version, with its nutty topping, requires an extra step and a food processor.

Emma Watson literally lit up Somerset House Ice Rink when she attended the VIP launch in London last night. The Harry Potter star turned on the lights on the Tiffany Christmas tree at the opening ceremony, and said she was "absolutely delighted" to be given the honour,
adding: "I've been coming here since I was about 13 and I absolutely love it. It's Christmassy and wonderful".

Some people hate it, and others may stress over it, but I love this flavorful sauce on virtually everything in my
Thanksgiving meal. Do you know what it's called?
If you're
dating and you
have a job, don't think that you're exempt from the line of questioning at Thanksgiving — getting engaged is of course the next one! Some women enjoy just dating their significant other, but if you're actually waiting for a ring yourself, this question could hit a nerve. To see my suggestions on how to answer tough question number three, just .