Thanksgiving

Sweet ripe pears and savory Gorgonzola are a perfect match in this simple yet elegant dish. Works equally well as a dessert or an appetizer.

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 pound beets, peeled
• 1 apple (about 1/2 pound)
• 1/4 pound carrots, peeled
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 2 tablespoon apple cider
• 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup flour
• 2 cups bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons oregano, dried
• 3 tablespoons lemon zest (optional)

Preparation

Ingredients

• 2 small pie pumpkins
• Pinch each of salt and black pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 8 ounces vegetarian or regular sausage, crumbled
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped Granny Smith apples
• 1 6-ounce package stuffing mix
• 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (optional)
• 1 cup vegetable broth

Preparation

Ingredients

Juice of 1 orange
Zest of 1 orange
5 cups of peeled, sliced apples 
(approx. 5 medium apples)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped 
(if frozen, do not thaw)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Dough for double pie crust

Ingredients

1 cup dried cranberries
2 cups off-dry Riesling
1 cup coursely chopped toasted pecans
2 Tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil
2 large shallots, finely chopped 
2 1/2 lbs brussels sprouts
1 1/4 cup water
Salt and fresh ground pepper
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter 

Ingredients

1 small pie pumpkin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
pinch white pepper
pinch salt
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 egg yolk
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup half & half
1/3 cup half and half
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
9” unbaked pie crust
 

Ingredients

2 cups fresh cranberries (1/2 pound)
Zest and juice of one grapefruit
1/2” piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup sugar

Preparation

Place all ingredients in a small saucepan over
medium heat. Simmer until cranberries burst 
and sauce begins to thicken.

Ingredients

1 lb carrots, washed and thinly sliced
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
2 Tablespoons maple syrup
1 inch chunk of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 black pepper