DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 (2 1/2lb) butternut squash , peeled, seeded & cubed
4 large leeks , white and light green parts
4 leaves fresh rosemary (substitute sage or any of your favorite holiday herb)
coarse salt
coarse black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
roasted pecan pieces , for a twist

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400.
Original recipe called for 400 - I think, like the one reviewer mentioned - may be too high.Maybe 375?Another thought is to maybe add [...]

INGREDIENTS

4 tablespoons butter
2 large leeks , cleaned and sliced thinly
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup orzo pasta
1/2 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper
ground nutmeg (optional)
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

Cook orzo in boiling salted water and drain.

While orzo is cooking, melt butter in large sauté pan.
Add leeks and cook over medium heat until they are softened.

Add chicken stock and simmer until the stock almost disappears.
Add cream to the sauté pan with the leek [...]

INGREDIENTS

4 leeks , split 3/4 of the way, washed well
1 large onion , coarsely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 large carrot , coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery , coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter

DIRECTIONS

Place leeks, onion, carrot, celery and water to cover in a large pot and season with salt and pepper.Bring to a simmer and cook until cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes.Drain well and thinly slice.
Heat [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb flank steaks, trimmed of fat and sliced thin
MARINADE
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
3/4 lb leeks , trimmed, cleaned and sliced in 2-inch lengths
1/2 lb fresh Chinese egg noodlesorany long any long thin egg noodles
FOR THE NOODLES
1 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sesame oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
COOKING AND FINISHING
9 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon chinese rice wineorpale sry pale sry sherry wine
2 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon dark brown sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

DIRECTIONS

Slice beef into thin, 2" long strips.

Combine soy sauce, cornstarch, [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 lb fresh ricotta (2 cups)
1 tablespoon minced chives
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 lb thin sheets fresh pasta
olive oil
2 medium leeks , white and tender green parts only, sliced crosswise 1/3 inch thick
8 large shrimp , shelled halved lengthwise and deveined
1 tablespoon armagnac or other brandy

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350°. In a small bowl, blend the ricotta with the chives and season with salt and pepper.
Spread 1 tablespoon [...]