Butternut Squash Strata w Mushrooms

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan1 pound mixed mushrooms, such as cremini, white, shiitake and oyster, cut into 1-inch chunksFine salt and freshly ground black pepper1 cup chopped shallots (from 3 to 4 large shallots)1¼ pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and grated (about 2 ½ cups)1½ tablespoons…

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Sweet Potatoes, Honey-Soy Melting

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds small sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch-thick rounds ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth 2½ tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 medium cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds Sliced scallions…

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Stealth Curry Seafood Bisque/Chowder Recipe

Start with four quarts of shrimp shells. Sauté them with a large chopped white onion in three sticks of butter. Add water and simmer for 24 hours. Strain out the shells, add a can of tomato paste, and boil the stock down to 2 quarts. 1. The Stealth Flavor Base (for people who think they…

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Black Bean Cheesy Bake

Heat oven to 475. In 10″ ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over med-hi. Fry garlic until lightly golden about 1 min. Stir in tomato paste, paprika, red-pepper flakes an cumin, and fry 30 seconds, reducing heat as needed. Add beans, water and s&p, and stir to combine. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top and bake until…

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Dutch Cheese Soup Recipe

1 onion 2 carrots 2 celery stalks 3 cloves garlic 6 cups cauliflower florets 3 T extra virgin olive oil. Divided Salt and ground white pepper to taste 1 bay leaf 6 cups chicken broth 2 cups grated Gouda 1 t Dijon mustard ¼ c half and half 1 T butter 1 sprig fresh rosemary,…

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Avocado, Cucumber, and Kefir Soup

Chilled Avocado, Cucumber, and Kefir Soup 1 cup organic plain whole-milk kefir or Greek yogurt 2 medium avocados, pitted and peeled, plus a few extra slices for garnish 3 medium Persian (mini) cucumbers 2 cups water 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish 1 teaspoon Maldon sea salt 2…

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Pad Thai

Classic Pad Thai The recipe makes more sauce than you will need. The leftover sauce can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Ingredients: Directions: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the garlic, chiles, palm sugar, tamarind paste and fish sauce and heat, stirring occasionally, until the palm sugar…

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