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MELTED SWEET POTATOES WITH CINNAMON AND LEMON

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These caramelized-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside sweet potato disks may be the perfect way to prepare this delicious and healthy vegetable. A combination of roasting and braising is used to create the heavenly texture and flavor in these naturally sweet root vegetables.

MELTED POTATOES

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This easy technique for cooking melted potatoes yields crispy edged, thick slices of potatoes with creamy soft centers. It is all done in one pan with about 10 minutes of active time. There's a good chance you may never make potatoes any other way again.

FENNEL RISOTTO WITH MUSHROOM TOPPING

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This delicious and creamy risotto pairs very well with Roast Chicken with Pixies and Ouzo. The combination make for a great entertaining meal. Checkout the recipe headnotes to see how leftover risotto can be used to a create a couple different delicious meals.

WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER TWO WAYS

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Whole roasted cauliflower is dramatic and delicious. This recipe incorporates a secret technique that keeps the outside from burning. I also offer two ways to slow cook the cauliflower -- oven roasting and sous vide. You decide which you like best!

THE BEST GARLIC BREAD

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This garlic bread earns its name "The Best Garlic Bread" because it is fast and easy, healthy, versatile and of course delicious. Warmed bread is served in a pool of good olive oil and seasonings.

DIRTY HASSELBACK BAKED SWEET POTATOES

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These Cinnamon-Drenched Baked Sweet Potatoes Are Easy, Delicious and Good For You These baked sweet potatoes are my go-to comfort food when I want something that tastes decadent, don’t have…

CORN, RED PEPPER AND MUSHROOM RISOTTO

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I developed this corn risotto recipe to serve with my XOXO Scallops for Valentine’s Day. It is a vegetable-rich risotto that can be served with a variety of dishes. Click…

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING WITH APPLES, SAUSAGE & PECANS

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A flavorful and moist Fall dish that can be a substitute for turkey stuffing or served alongside of any roast. It also makes a great make-ahead breakfast strata. Assemble the night before and then bake in the morning.

OTTOLENGHI’S BRUSSELS SPROUT RISOTTO

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A comforting risotto packed with healthy brussels sprouts and finished with blue cheese. This simplified recipe is based on the recipe published in Ottolenghi's Plenty More cookbook.

MAPLE ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH BURRATA