13 winter option Recipes

winter squash , about 1-2 (acorn, or butternut), olive oil or 2 tbsp butter, onion, finely chopped, brown sugar (optional), salt and pepper, lemon zest, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, fresh grated, fresh mint or flat leaf parsley (optional) or rosemary (optional)

apple cider, whole allspice, cinnamon sticks, 2-inch long, mace, powdered ginger, grated nutmeg, salt, dark brown sugar, gin (optional) or 1 pint vodka, this is (optional), lemons, sliced thin, seeds removed, oranges, sliced thin, seeds removed

onions, chopped, stalks celery, sliced, potatoes, diced, carrots or 3 small , peeled and sliced, parsnip, peeled and sliced, butternut squash, bay leaves, thyme (added january 2007), marjoram (added january 2007), vegetable stock, water, nonfat yogurt (optional) or 1 cup soy yogurt (optional), ground black pepper, soy sauce or salt, chopped chives (to garnish ) (optional)

pumpkin seeds, raw, shelled, fresh ginger, grated, extra virgin olive oil, winter squash, peeled, seeded , cut int 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 cups), dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, ground coriander, ground cumin, curry powder, vegetable broth, brown rice, cooked, hot, bananas , sliced (optional condiment), pineapple chunks (optional condiment ), green onions , sliced (optional condiment), chutney , any flavor (optional condiment)

extra-virgin olive oil (may to need to add more as the veggies cook), red onion, diced, yellow bell pepper, diced, orange bell pepper, diced, zucchini, diced, yellow squash, diced, eggplant, diced (i used a bit less and left the eggplant unpeeled, but you could peel it if desired), garlic cloves, minced, ripe tomato, seeded and diced, coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper, frozen miniature phyllo cups

old-fashioned white bread or 16 cups mild sourdough bread, cut into 1 inch cubes, salted butter, chopped onions, sliced celery (including tops), chopped fresh mushrooms, black olives, rinsed and drained (optional), minced flat leaf parsley, diced carrots, dalmatian rubbed sage, ground celery salt (tradewinds brand), fresh ground black pepper, ground coriander, ground ginger, ground winter savory, ground allspice, ground fennel, ground rosemary, ground thyme, cooked crumbled bulk sausage, turkey broth, beaten eggs (optional) or 1/4 cup turkey broth (optional), dry sherry (optional) or 2 tbsp dry white wine (optional) or 2 tbsp turkey broth (optional)

olive oil or 1 tbsp canola oil, onion, chopped, carrots , cut into 1/8-inch half moons, bay leaves, fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme, fresh winter savory (optional) or 1 tsp fresh summer savory (optional), water or 6 cups all-natural vegetable broth, green lentils or 1 1/2 cups brown lentils, red lentil, potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, grated parmesan cheese (optional)

vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic clove, minced, carrots, sliced (1 bag), fennel bulb, trimmed and diced, low sodium chicken broth or 2 (14 1/2 oz) cans vegetable broth, salt (to taste), fresh coarse ground black pepper, potato, peeled and cut into quarters (3 medium), water, half-and-half (optional) or 1/2 cup light cream (optional), dill sprigs (to garnish )

turnips, peeled and chopped, parsnips, peeled and chopped, baking potatoes, peeled and chopped, garlic, peeled, ribs celery, chopped, pears, peeled, cored, and chopped, chicken or vegetable stock, butter, ground ginger, thyme (fresh or dried ), salt, white pepper, chopped scallions and paprika (optional, for garnish)

water or 4 cups vegetable stock, onions, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups), garlic cloves, minced or pressed, olive oil, turmeric, sweet paprika, red potatoes (about 4 cups) or 4 medium white potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 4 cups), fresh rosemary (1 tsp. ground dried ), leaves fresh sage, minced (1/2 tsp. dried ), pureed winter squash, drained cooked chickpeas (two 15-oz. cans), drained artichoke hearts, quartered (1 14 oz. can), salt & fresh ground pepper, lemon wedge (optional), grated pecorino cheese (optional) or parmesan cheese (optional)

canola oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, red pepper flakes, fresh ginger, chopped, winter squash, peeled & cubed, cauliflower, chopped, chicken stock or 3 cups vegetable stock, salt & pepper, plain yogurt (optional) or buttermilk (optional)