Vegetable and rice stuffed pumpkin: a whole pumpkin roasted as an edible bowl, packed with basmati rice, chestnuts, apples, apricots, and vegetables. A stunning vegetarian Thanksgiving centerpiece.
Roasted wild goose stuffed with apples and onions, browned under bacon, then braised in red wine and beef consomme with herbs. A classic hunter's recipe with rich pan gravy served over wild rice.
Chestnut and lentil soup: roasted chestnuts and green lentils simmered with carrot, celery, and garlic. Half pureed for body, half left whole for texture. Vegan autumn comfort.
Italian-leaning spiced black bean soup with basil, oregano, marjoram, and a finish of sherry and lemon. Pureed silky-smooth. High-fibre, gluten-free, garnished with chives and nonfat sour cream.
Mexican manicotti: pasta shells stuffed with beef, refried beans, and cumin, smothered in corn and picante salsa. A microwave-friendly fusion casserole on the table in under 40 minutes.
Wild rice Waldorf salad with apples, grapes, celery, peanuts, and a light mayo-yogurt dressing. Lighter, heartier twist on the classic for a make-ahead potluck side.
Fast, simple recipe that adds a new look to burgers and the barbecue!
Hearty wild rice soup with chicken, mushrooms, slivered almonds, and three kinds of onion in a dill-seasoned egg yolk-enriched broth. A Minnesota-style comfort bowl.
Manhattan clam chowder made from scratch with fresh clams, salt pork, potatoes, tomato juice, and thyme. The classic New York red chowder with no cream and real briny clam flavor.
Italian pasta e fagioli with navy beans, ditalini, and a tomato-rosemary broth. The classic peasant soup made one-pot, thick, hearty, and ready for grated cheese on top.
Turkey A La King served in crispy whole wheat bread cups with a creamy vegetable-rich sauce. Classic comfort food made with leftover turkey and frozen peas.
Roast venison loin marinated 24 hours in olive oil and aromatics, seared in clarified butter, and served with a savory wine sauce made from the bones, port, sherry vinegar, and currant jelly.
Classic turkey stuffing with bread cubes, sautéed celery and onion, butter, and chicken broth. Simple enough to memorize, good enough to make every Thanksgiving.
Pearl barley side with toasted walnuts, celery, and fresh parsley. High-fiber, diabetic-friendly grain dish that pairs with roasts and braises.
Creole bouillabaisse layers fish, shrimp, and oysters into a roux-thickened broth with tomatoes, white wine, and cayenne. A New Orleans take on the French seafood classic.
Speedy Swiss steak with round steak tenderized, floured, browned, and simmered in tomato sauce with celery and garlic in just one hour. A quicker version of the classic comfort food braise.