Corn, Black Bean, & Pepita Chiles Rellenos

Sometimes I crave the
distinctive qualities of a good old fashioned chile relleno…you know- the
one stuffed with cheese, battered, and fried. Well, I do indulge from time to
time, but just to make a point, you can create an entirely healthy, and just
as satisfying chile relleno experience, that might even resemble some
real Mexican authenticity. And, you’ll get a bonus of added clean
nutrition! Use a ceramic or safe clay baking dish with a lid if possible, for
a great even bake, and a magnificent smell from the oven during preparation.
If enjoyed with an open mind and a sense of adventure, this dish should stave
off the unhealthy chile relleno craving for quite some time.
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Pumpkin, Potato & Leek Soup

A lot of people associate
Thanksgiving with a plate full of turkey and a bunch of other stuff smushed
onto the plate. But sometimes its nice to switch it up a little and add a
course or two, slowing it down, adding an extra layer of civilization to the
crazy, energized occasion with friends and family. This porridge-like soup
does the job pretty well, and although it is super rich and creamy, it is
actually vegan, so you wont weigh your guests down too much before the
main turkey event, and everyone at the table can enjoy it, whatever their
dietary considerations.

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Butternut Squash Enchiladas with Roasted Tomatillo-Pepita Sauce

I
love trying different versions of the traditional enchilada. In these vegan
enchiladas, we get some extra protein punch from the pepitas in the sauce. I
had some vegan “queso” that I was experimenting with so I was able
to make this completely vegan, but you are certainly not limited to that. A
good queso añejo would also go well. The grilled tomato
was intended to add color to make the picture better, but it
turned out being a nice acidic component that brightened up every other bite
or so. Butternut squash loves being seasoned with cumin and chile, so this
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