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Maple Squash Purée
Maple squash is a time-honored Thanksgiving staple, but there are plenty of other ways to go with butternut. See our variations, below, for a few ideas.
Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 45 min
Cranberry-Walnut Pumpkin Bread
Dense, moist, and delicious, this bread is great as a quick snack or with a bit of whipped honey butter for afternoon tea.
Tricolor Potatoes with Pesto and Parmesan
Farmers' markets offer the widest selection of fresh baby potatoes, but if you can't find golf-ball-size versions of any of the varieties in this recipe, simply purchase large potatoes and cut them into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
Rosemary and Lemon Pinto Beans
Here's a unique and delicious accompaniment to grilled lamb, chicken or fish.
Zucchini with Jalapeño Monterey Jack
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Makes use of the microwave oven.
Maple Mustard-Glazed Canadian Bacon
Canadian bacon is a good option for breakfast meat, as it has less fat than regular bacon or sausage.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Potato and Parmesan Gratin
(TORTINO DI PATATE ALLA PARMIGIANA)
Gratins made from potatoes and other vegetables have long been a part of the country cooking around Parma. Here's a rich one that takes advantage of a star ingredient: Parmesan cheese. The dish is often served during Lent or on other meatless days.
Roasted Golden Nugget Squash
Golden nugget squash, also known as small Oriental pumpkin, has orange-colored skin and resembles a slightly flattened ball not deeply furrowed like acorn squash.