One of my favorite times of year to cook, the flavors are bold and earthy, the textures silky and smooth. Stop by your favorite farmers market and try a few of these.
Exotic or wild mushrooms. Trumpet Royal, Hon Shimeji, Maitake, Shiitake, Porcini, Matsutake, or Chanterelles are wonderful. Sauté, roast, mix in a pasta, make a duxelle, or how about a savory bread pudding?
Braised meats. Lamb shank is a favorite, veal shank (or osso bucco), or any tough cut of meat.
Fruit cobblers or crisps. Wonderful apples are available this time of year, and I have been seeing some great local pears as well. They lend well to savory applications too, braised pork shanks with apple sage demiglace anyone?
Hard squashes. Roast a butternut or acorn squash with butter, bacon, and brown sugar for a simple treat. Squash soup is great, apples and curry make a great addition.
A pot of soup or chili is always a beautiful thing as well.
We'll talk turkey next time, I have to go, the kitchen is calling!
Ciao,
Kurt
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