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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Whole Roasted Pumpkin with Mushroom Ragout

When I go to the market and see
all the different types of gourds and winter squash, all I want to do is
bring them home and play with them in the kitchen. There is something
architecturally fulfilling about taking a big edible thing like a pumpkin and
bringing out it’s simple pleasures, and presenting it in its minimally
fragmented glory. Here is an extremely easy dish you can make as a vegan
entree or an interesting side dish on your next holiday dinner table.
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