Makes 12 servings Ingredients 5 lb butternut squash 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided use 2 tablespoons plus 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus as needed to adjust seasoning 1 lb 4 oz diced Spanish onions (about 4 1/2 cups) 8 cloves garlic, minced (about 8 teaspoons) 1/4 teaspoon red […]
Makes 6 to 8 servings This flavorful beef stew comes from Tuscany, where it’s ideal with the region’s famed red wines. Guanciale is cured pork jowl, which you can find in some Italian specialty markets. Pancetta makes an acceptable substitute. Ingredients 4 oz guanciale or pancetta 8 oz cipollini or […]
Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1 small winter squash, such as acorn or butternut 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons chopped marjoram 5 cups Chicken Broth 1 lb 8 oz sweet […]
Makes 6 cups, approximately 10 to 12 servings
Makes 6 servings Don’t overthink the shaping step of your ricotta gnocchi. Rustic, freeform shapes—whether ovals, circles, or something in between—still taste delicious. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups peeled and diced butternut squash 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock, hot 1 tablespoon thinly sliced sage […]
Serves 8 to 10 This Italian tart, known as Torta di Riso e Zucca, is perfect in the fall when squashes are in season. Serve this dish as a vegetarian main course for Thanksgiving, or alongside a simple salad for brunch. Ingredients Dough 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted, plus […]
Makes 12 Servings Ingredients 3/4 ounce (approximately 5 to 6) dried porcini or shiitake mushrooms 1 1/2 cups hot water 1/4 cup olive oil 3/4 cup (approximately 1 medium) diced white onion 3/4 cup (approximately 1) diced green pepper 3/4 cup (approximately 1) diced red pepper 5 cloves garlic, minced […]
Makes 10 servings This recipe uses chicken broth, but you can substitute vegetable broth, fruit juice, or even water for a vegetarian or vegan dish to serve as a main course at Thanksgiving dinner.