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Savory Acorn Squash Soup

Savory Acorn Squash Soup

Before baking, place a shallot or garlic in each of the squash halves along with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Slice off the stem and possibly a little of the bottom of the other half so they sit level on the pan while baking. Looking for a hearty fall soup, but not...
Risotto with Mushrooms

Risotto with Mushrooms

You can use this recipe for a basic risotto. Just follow the recipe without adding the mushrooms, everything else is the same. You can then vary the recipe by substituting fresh mushrooms, fresh asparagus, peas, fresh or frozen, zucchini, or even baby shrimp Looking...
Brussels Sprouts, Walnuts, and Cranberries

Brussels Sprouts, Walnuts, and Cranberries

Brussels Sprouts, Cranberries, Walnuts with Maple Balsamic Dressing Ingredients For a full menu featuring this dish, consider the following two options: Plant-based Menu Marinated Mushrooms Yogurt-Marinated Mushrooms Butternut Squash Soup Farro Salad with Mushroom and...
Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients for chocolate mousse Wonderfully elegant dessert that is naturally gluten-free and a favorite. This recipe is from the Mountains of Chocolate cookbook and is the best mousse recipe I have found over the years. It can be made a day ahead of time but not at...
Fettuccine with Peas and Asparagus

Fettuccine with Peas and Asparagus

Looking for a pasta recipe, but not this one? How about one of these? Brown Butter Fettucine with Sage – Vegetarian Farfalle with Beets and Pine Nuts – Vegetarian Pasta Carbonara Pasta alla Puttanesca – Dairy-free, Vegan Pasta alle Vongole Bianco...