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Sweet Potato Gratin
Sweet Potato Gratin (can be made with all gold potatoes, too!)
• 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lb.)
• 2 large or 4-5 medium gold potatoes (about 1 3/4 lb.)
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
• 1 1/2…

Carrots and Potatoes Roasted with Onions and Garlic
Carrots and Potatoes Roasted with Onions and Garlic
5 large carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices (or use baby carrots)
4 medium potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 medium onion, cut into eighths
2 cloves garlic, diced
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Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree
Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree
2 cups chopped cauliflower florets
1 cup cubed peeled Yukon gold potato
1 cup water
1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
3/4 teaspoon…

Apple, Leek and Butternut Squash Gratin
Apple, Leek and Butternut Squash Gratin
1-1/2 cups coarse fresh breadcrumbs (from an airy, crusty loaf like ciabatta)
2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
Kosher salt
3 oz. (3/4 cup) grated sharp Cheddar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4…

Beef Stew wit Red Wine, Herbs, Garlic and Root Vegetables
Beef Stew with Red Wine, Herbs, Garlic and Root Vegetables
2 lbs. stew meat cut into large cubes (top round, bottom round, arm roast, chuck roast, etc.)
3/4 bottle dry red wine
1 cup chicken or beef stock
4 cups roughly chopped root…

Corn Chowder
Corn Chowder
2 ounces of bacon (1 thick strip), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 large yellow onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup small diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup small diced celery
4-5 ears of sweet corn, kernels removed from…

Sauteed Green Cabbage and Creamy Cabbage and Potatoes
Sautéed Green Cabbage
INGREDIENTS
1 small head cabbage, including outer green leaves (2 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Cut the cabbage…

Old Time Beef Stew
Old Time Beef Stew
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds stew beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups water
1 cup red wine
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 clove garlic, peeled and minced
3 bay leaves
1 and 1/2 medium onions, sliced
2…

Home Fries and Grilled Rosemary Onions
Home Fries
INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 onion, chopped into 1/2-inch thick pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
DIRECTIONS
In a large nonstick…

Wild Rice with Mushrooms and Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Wild Rice with Mushrooms
INGREDIENTS
2 (6-oz.) packages long-grain and wild rice mix
3 tablespoons butter
1 large sweet onion, diced
12 ounces fresh mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Marsala
1/2 cup…

Apple, Celery Root and Yam Hash
Apple, Celery Root and Yam Hash
INGREDIENTS
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound celery root, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
3/4 pound Yukon Gold, white, blue or red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch…

Roasted Chicken Legs with Kale and Potatoes
Roasted Chicken Legs with Kale and Potatoes
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 pounds kale, stems and inner ribs removed
1 1/2 pounds medium Yukon Gold or Red potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive…