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By laurenzembron

Rate this recipe 4.5/5 (57 Votes)
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Servings 4
Preparation time 5
Cooking time 35

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow or white onion, diced
  • 2 large carrots, preferably organic, peeled and chopped
  • 4 cups butternut squash, preferably organic, peeled and diced 1-inch
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large sweet apple, preferably organic, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup apple cider, preferably organic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

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  • 16 cups crustless bread, 1/2-inch cubes
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 4 ribs celery, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
  • Salt and pepper
4.6/5 (7 Votes)

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  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon. salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 (12-ounce) block sharp cheddar cheese,shredded and divided
  • 1 (4-ounce) block Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 3 pounds medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
4.5/5 (23 Votes)

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  • 1 medium sweet onion
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, squeeze to remove as much water as possible.
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
  • 1 cup Asiago cheese, shredded, divided
4.3/5 (43 Votes)

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  • 2 cups peeled sweet potato, coarsely chopped (about 1-large)
  • 1 1/2 cups peeled turnip, coarsely chopped (about 2-medium)
  • 1 1/2 cups parsnip, coarsely chopped (about 2-medium)
  • 1 1/2 cups carrot, coarsely chopped (about 2-medium)
  • 1/4 cup tupelo honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 shallots, halved
  • Cooking spray
3/5 (2 Votes)

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  • 16-ounces elbow macaroni
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 12-ounces evaporated milk
  • 3 cups cheddar
  • 8-ounces cream cheese
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3.8/5 (3639 Votes)

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  • 1 (12-ounce) package jumbo pasta shells (about 24 shells total)
  • 2 cups of ricotta
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
  • 1 fresh smashed garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach (squeezed and drained)
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
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  • 1 stick of butter
  • 10 sage leaves
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  • 2 pounds fresh green beans
  • 2 pounds ham
  • 4 baking potatoes
  • 1 large onion, optional
  • 3 cups water
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
3.8/5 (461 Votes)

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  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
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  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1/2 cup half & half
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
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  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
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  • 3-pounds sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and sliced crosswise in 1/4-inch thick rounds
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
4.3/5 (117 Votes)

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  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds Brussel sprouts
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • 10 to 20 cranks fresh ground pepper
4.5/5 (82 Votes)

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This recipe comes from Food Network's Ina Garten

  • 16 extra-large white mushrooms (I used large Portobellos or creminis)
  • 5 tablespoons good olive oil, divided
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Marsala wine or medium sherry
  • 3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from the casings (I used turkey sausage)
  • 6 scallions, white and green parts, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2/3 cup panko crumbs
  • 5 ounces mascarpone cheese, preferably from Italy
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan, freshly grated
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4.4/5 (61 Votes)

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Adapted from a couple different recipes for Cauliflower gratin, but decided to roast cauliflower and add caramelize

  • 1 head cauliflower, broken up into florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 large sweet yellow onions
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups cheese, grated (white cheddar and parmesan is good mix use something that's "sharp" Asiago or aged cheddar).
  • Pepper
4.2/5 (77 Votes)

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  • 6 medium sized yams, peeled and sliced
  • 1 stick butter
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
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  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
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3.9/5 (142 Votes)

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  • 2 (6.5-ounce) packages Martha White Yellow Cornbread & Muffin Mix
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2/3 cup skim milk
  • 1 egg
  • 4 slices two day old bread, crusts removed
  • 1 medium onion, about 3/4 cup, chopped
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped, about 1/2 cup
  • 3 extra-large eggs
  • 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of Campbell's 98% Fat-Free Chicken Soup
  • 1 or 2 (10.5-ounce) cans Campbell's Chicken Broth, depending on how moist you like your dressing
  • 3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 stick salted butter, divided
  • Salt, to taste
4.4/5 (32 Votes)

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