1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon olive oil sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter, plus more if needed 8 ounces mixed fresh mushrooms, such as oysters, chanterelles, shitakes, or hedgehogs, cleaned and thinly sliced (3½ to 4 cups) 2 shallots, minces ¼ [...]

This is a vegetarian variation on one of the most popular comfort foods we sell at the market.  It can easily be made for a weeknight dinner, but it can also be made in advance. However, the topping—whether you use biscuits, phyllo, or puff pastry—is best if added the day you’re serving it, since it [...]

Serves 8 to 10 2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces Pinch of kosher salt 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 1 onion, diced 1 pound button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups milk 2 teaspoons sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 grates of [...]

Serves 8 to 10 Filling 6 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 1/2 pounds) 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/4 cup maple syrup or brown sugar 3 large eggs 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Zest and juice of 1 orange 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Topping 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup all-purpose flour [...]

Our Chicken Broccoli Casserole is the perfect dish to bring to a potluck dinner. Yields 1 9 x 12-inch baking dish 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick (about 2 ½ pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1 quart heavy cream 3 [...]

Our Chickpea Chili Casserole can be served wtih a mixed green salad for a satisfying winter dinner. Yields 1 9 x 12-inch baking dish 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 red onion, julienned 2 jalapenos, small dice 1 red bell pepper, medium dice (about 1 cup) 1 green bell pepper, medium dice (about 1 cup) 3 [...]

This easy summer casserole is delicious as a side dish or as a light supper accompanied by grilled seasonal vegetables. Since the squash is sauteed just until crisp tender, the resulting dish has the appealing texture of garden-fresh squash. The cornmeal thickens the dish slightly and also adds a very mild, earthy flavor.

We add challah to the more traditional cornbread stuffing from the south. If you’re truly ambitious you can make a pumpkin challah but the typical one will taste just as wonderful.

Created by my sister, Judy Edwards, this creamy, comforting dish can be made ahead and reheated, so it’s great for serving a crowd, especially a crowd with kids

This easy summer casserole is delicious as a side dish, or as a light supper accompanied by grilled, seasonal vegetables. Since the squash is sautéed just until crisp-tender, the resulting dish has the appealing texture of garden fresh squash. The cornmeal thickens the dish slightly and also adds a very mild, earthy flavor.