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1 med. butternut squash, cut into 8 pieces and seeded 5-6 cups Vegetable Stock or water 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 shallots, peeled and minced 2 cups Arborio rice, rinsed 1⁄2 cup white wine (or 1/4 cup mirin plus 1/4 cup water) generous pinch ground nutmeg fresh basil, minced, plus several whole leaves for garnish soy sauce

3 cups water 1 (3 ounce) package chicken flavored ramen noodles 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast 2 leaves bok choy, sliced 1 carrot, sliced 1 teaspoon sesame oil

5 cups coarsely chopped mixed fruit (apples, plums, and pears) 1 cup water 3/4 cup apple juice 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon apricot preserves 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1/2 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large red onion, chopped ground black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 2 leeks, chopped 1 small carrot, chopped 1 pound beef round steak, sliced paper thin

3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice wine 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 pound beef round steak, cut into thin strips 8 ounces snow peas

2 (3/4 pound) pork tenderloins Marinade 1 (6 ounce) can pineapple juice 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt (kosher) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups peeled and cubed fresh pineapple (1-inch pieces) 8 wooden or metal skewers

3/4 cup barbecue sauce 1/4 cup chopped green onion 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 pounds turkey thighs, skinned and excess fat removed

4 cups water 2 cups uncooked white rice 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound ground pork 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed 2 carrots, shredded 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon hot chile paste 1 head iceberg lettuce leaves, separated

1/4 cup pine nuts 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large zucchini cut into 3/4 inch chunks (about 1 pound) 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1 lemon, zest stripped off in large pieces 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 ounces fresh ricotta

2 pounds spinach 2 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large cloves garlic, peeled and crushed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 lemon wedges (optional)