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Acorn Squash Stuffed with Apricots and Cornbread  4 cups cornbread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing squash, 2 large Spanish onions, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup finely diced celery with leaves 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh sage 2 tsp. finely chopped garlic 1 1/2 cups hot water or vegetable… Read more »

New England Holiday Pudding 1/2 cup yellow (enriched) cornmeal, 5 cups reduced-fat milk (2 percent), scalded (see Note), 1/2 cup molasses, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. ground ginger, 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 3 cups fruit fresh, frozen, or canned (peaches, pears, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, etc.), lightly sweetened to taste, as… Read more »

Three-Ways Hot Cocoa Mix 1 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, 1/4 cup dried egg whites, 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ground allspice, 1/4 tsp. ground clove, 1/4 tsp. ground ginger, 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper, 6” cinnamon sticks (optional) for garnish, Black tea bags… Read more »

Chickpea and Butternut Squash Fritters with Field Greens Butternut squash and chickpeas are the perfect combination for this vegetarian entrée. Legumes like chickpeas pack protein and the B vitamin folate, and winter squash is rich in carotenoids, a group of phytochemicals. Both are also rich in fiber, which has been shown to support growth of… Read more »

Ginger-Carrot Salad with Cranberries 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. honey, 1 tsp. freshly grated or finely minced ginger, 1/8 tsp. cinnamon, Pinch of salt, 2 cups grated or julienned carrots (can use part cabbage), 1/4 cup dried cranberries, 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds or peanuts In medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey,… Read more »

Pomegranate-Apricot Sparkler Tangy pomegranate juice is full of phytochemicals and makes a perfect base for a dazzling holiday punch. 1 1/2 cups cold pomegranate juice 1 1/2 cups apricot nectar 1 cup cold seltzer, lime-flavored if desired Ice 1 fresh lime, quartered or kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced (optional) In large pitcher, combine first 3… Read more »