240 roasted optional Recipes

pumpkin, skin removed , and cut into medium-sized pieces, yellow onion - chopped, garlic - mashed with the blade of a knife (do not chop), fresh thyme - finely chopped (or use the dry packaged 1 found in stores), extra virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste, vegetable stock or water, dry white wine (optional, but it s the secret holiday ingredient !), cardamom powder, fennel powder (optional to your taste ), heavy cream

asparagus , cut into 1 inch pieces, zucchini , 1/4 inch slices (or equivalent), red onion, sliced into 3/4 inch chunks, garlic clove, minced, olive oil, red wine vinegar, splenda sugar substitute, skim milk, cornmeal, sea salt (optional), basil (optional) or 1/2 tsp rosemary (optional), parmesan cheese, freshly grated

coconut oil, divided, head fresh cauliflower, cut in to florets, garlic cloves, yes you read that right, salt, black pepper , to taste, onion, diced, fresh thyme, vegetable stock or 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock, fresh grated nutmeg, curry powder (optional), ground cumin (optional), organic light coconut milk, grated gruyere cheese (can be skipped for vegan or lactose intolerant) (optional) or 1 cup swiss cheese (can be skipped for vegan or lactose intolerant) (optional), hot pepper flakes , adjust to taste, flaked coconut, toasted

frozen cauliflower (2 1 lb bags, you can even mix it up a bit for fun and get 1 bag just cauliflower and the other ), head garlic, olive oil, classic philadelphia cream cheese (you can use 1/2 as much if you want to cut back on fat, but it will impact the recipe), sour cream, butter, milk or cream, if needed, salt, white pepper, chives (fresh or dried ), onion powder, garlic powder (totally optional, this is for garlic-holics)

chuck roast, carrot, potatoes, onions, whole fresh mushrooms, soy sauce, fresh corn (optional) or zucchini (optional) or squash (optional) or white pearl onion (optional)

tomato puree, dark soy sauce, vinegar, runny honey, light brown sugar, chinese five spice powder, garlic clove, crushed, ground black pepper, chili powder (if required, optional) (optional) or 1 tsp chili sauce (if required) (optional), joint pork, baby potatoes, halved and boiled, spring onions, chopped, onion, chopped, rapeseed oil (flavourless), sesame oil, mandarin oranges or 2 large tangerines, segmented, pineapple, diced, apple, diced, water, sugar, white wine vinegar (distilled is ok), tomato ketchup, salt and pepper, cornflour, water

butternut squash (peeled, diced ), dark brown sugar (dak brown molasses sugar if available), honey, butter, banana (unpeeled-ripe ), onion (chopped ), carrot (peeled-chopped ), stalk celery (chopped ), garlic clove (chopped ), curry powder (medium hot ), ground coriander, nutmeg, cinnamon, coconut milk, chicken broth, lime (juice), salt & freshly ground black pepper, cilantro (optional garnish ), pumpkin seeds (optional garnish ), oil (pumpkin -optional garnish)

beef roast or 3 -4 lbs cross-rib roasts or 3 -4 lbs rump roast, about, vegetable oil, onions, thinly sliced, stalks celery, thinly sliced, carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes, garlic cloves, minced, dry mustard, dried thyme leaves, salt, cracked black peppercorns, flour, condensed tomato soup, condensed beef broth (undiluted ), worcestershire sauce, brown sugar (optional), balsamic vinegar (optional) or 2 tbsp red wine vinegar (optional)

fresh whole turkey, giblets and neck removed from cavity and reserved, unsalted butter, melted , plus 4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature, dry white wine, salt, freshly ground black pepper, turkey stuffing, dry red wine (optional) or 1 cup white wine, for gravy (optional), giblet stock

extra virgin olive oil or 1/4 cup butter, whole chickens , 3 to 4 lb, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 8 pieces or 1 any combination chicken parts, salt & freshly ground black pepper, any mild green herbs , like parsley, dill, basil (optional) or 1/4 cup sage (optional) or 1/4 cup a combination herbs (optional)

southern pork roast & vegetables, salt, divided, black pepper, divided, pork loin roast, flour, melted butter, oil, onion , chipped, carrots cut into short pieces, potatoes, peeled and cut in half, cubed turnips (optional, but good !)

heads garlic, olive oil, salt , plus, more salt , to taste, fresh ground pepper , plus, more fresh ground pepper , to taste, idaho baking potatoes, cleaned, chopped fresh rosemary (optional) or 1/8 cup fresh thyme (optional)

green pumpkin seeds (pepitas), pure maple syrup, salt, cayenne pepper (optional) or 1/4 tsp paprika (optional)

red bell peppers, potatoes, salt, green chilies, chopped, and seeded if desired, fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped, turmeric powder, grated fresh coconut or 2 tbsp unsweetened desiccated coconut, lemon , juice of, butter (optional) or 4 tsp ghee (optional), extra vegetable oil, cilantro, finely chopped, coconut oil or 2 tsp vegetable oil, black mustard seeds, cumin seed, split urad dal (uncooked ), channa dal (uncooked , or use toor dal or yellow split peas), red chili pepper, chopped, and seeded if desired, asafetida powder, fresh curry leaves

sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1inch pieces, yellow onion, peeled and quartered, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh sage, olive oil, coarse salt, chicken stock, dried chipotle chiles, stemmed and seeded, juice of 2 limes, brown sugar, nutmeg, cracked black pepper to taste, cream, green onions, sliced thin (optional garnish ), sweet potatoes, peanut oil, salt to taste, heavy cream, buttermilk

whole chicken, giblets removed, butter, tarragon (optional) or 2 sprigs thyme (optional) or 2 sprigs marjoram, rosemary (optional) or 2 sprigs mint (optional), sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, cornflour, chicken stock

ground chuck, ground pork, breadcrumbs, freshly grated parmesan cheese, shredded fresh mozzarella cheese, half-and-half, diced onions, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, italian spices, fresh parsley leaves, chopped, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, diced tomatoes, drained, eggs, beaten, pancetta or 10 slices bacon, roma tomatoes , sliced in 1/2 roasted, optional for garnish, french bread (the thick pre-sliced type ), red onions, sliced , sauteed until wilted, optional for garnish, fresh sage leaves, sliced, optional for garnish

carrot, diced, red pepper, diced, garlic cloves, halved, shallots, sliced thick, olive oil, coarse salt , to taste, fresh cracked pepper , to taste, fresh ginger, grated, vegetable stock (or whatever stock you like, sometimes i ll use shrimp stock and garnish the soup with sauteed shrimp), soy sauce, hot sauce (optional, i like louisiana hot sauce or aardvark sauce), greek yogurt (or tofu sour cream, for vegans), crouton (can be store-bought, or make your own)