Zucchini Lasagna – Serves 8

Heat oven to 425. Coat two 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pans w nonstick olive oil spray. Cut each zucchini lengthwise in half; then cut each half lengthwise into slices about 1/4″ thick. Spread on prepared pans in single layer; season w Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bake for 25 min, turning once halfway…

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Vegetable Chili

Saute one red and one yellow chopped onion, jalapeno peppers and garlic in vegetable oil until soft. Add chili powder, cumin and oregano. Add beer. Stir in black beans, red kidney beans, corn and tomatoes (seeded and juiced). Cook 10 min. Add fresh cilantro. Serve w sour cream and cheddar on side. Onion 1red, choppedOnion…

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Strata–Mushroom Butternut Squash

In a very large (12-inch) skillet (or in a Dutch oven), working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter over high. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and season lightly with salt…

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Paella Serves 4

In olive oil, brown cut up cooked chicken, onions, tomatoes, garlic and mushrooms. Put saffron in 1 c hot water and pour over chicken. Add sliced summer squash and pimentos. Season to taste. Simmer 1 hr, adding shrimp and peas during last 15 min. Olive OilChickenOnion 4 slicedTomato 2lgGarlic 2 mashedMushrooms 0.5lb, sliced’SaffronZucchini 0.5lb, slicedPimento…

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Orzo Zucchini Pot

Heat 7-8 c stock. In large skillet, heat 1/2 c olive oil and garlic and squash. Saute, stirring, for 10 min over med-high heat; the squash will exude a good deal of liquid. Add wine, orzo, and s&p, and stir to coat the pasta w oil. Pour in 3 c broth and continue to cook…

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Lentil & Orzo Stew w Roasted Eggplant

1 ½ pounds eggplant (2 small or 1 large, skin on, or peeled, if desired), chopped into 1-inch pieces¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon coriander seeds, crushedKosher salt and black pepper1 medium carrot, finely chopped1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped2 celery stalks, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 tablespoon tomato paste1 cup dried…

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Fondue Celestine Serves 6

Make 8 open faced sandwiches w crusted bread and quarter. Layer in greased dish w sliced or grated cheese. Mix eggs, milk, salt and pepper and pour over sandwiches. Let stand at least 30 min. Set dish in pan of hot water and bake 40-50 min until firm at 325. Can be made a day…

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Cassoulet, Quick

Heat beans with thyme and bay leaves. In the meantime, pour 4 cups boiling water over porcini and let stand til soft, about 15 min. Remove mushrooms and squeeze them dry over bowl. Coarsely chop. Preheat oven to 375. Position rack in top third of oven. Slowly pour mushroom soaking liquid into a large saucepan,…

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Chili–Spiced Roasted Butternut Squash & Turkey or Beef

Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine squash, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon garam masala, and salt; toss until well coated. Spread squash in single layer on baking sheet; bake 18–20 minutes until tender, stirring halfway through cook time, then remove from oven and set aside. Preheat large stockpot on medium 2–3 minutes. Pour 2 tablespoons oil…

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Cassoulet  Serves 10

Cover beans with room temp water and let sit overnight in non-reactive bowl. Drain. Boil beans in stock 2 min. Let stand 1 hour w 3 garlic cloves, 1 onion, 1 carrot, bouquet garnie, and salt pork. Simmer 1.5 hr. or until skin wrinkles when you blow on it. Make sure they are covered by…

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