What are you cooking?

I absolutely love this time of year. I don't have to come up with any reason to do some baking beyond the fact that it is the holiday time. Over the next several weeks, I will be preparing for many events ranging from office parties to bake-off contests to holiday gatherings. Coming up first is our office Thanksgiving dinner next Friday. I don't know what I'm being asked to make as of yet, but should find out soon. For Thanksgiving, I know I have to make the fried turkey, but don't know what else I will need to prepare. Brad has said he's putting in a request that I be responsible for the mashed potatoes (mainly cause he doesn't like the ones his mom makes), but we'll wait and see. I'm usually responsible for some type of dessert. After Thanksgiving, I will go full speed ahead into holiday and Christmas baking/cooking. Making some things ahead and freezing and having other things around the house. I'd be interested to hear what you are making for the holidays. Any new and exciting recipes? Feel free to share. I know I'm always looking for some good ideas.