Potato Quesadillas with Mango Salsa: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

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Here’s a meal that originated in the simplest of kitchens.  Tonight you’ll experience time travel as you reach back to the 1500’s and transport quesadillas back to your dinner table.  These potato and cheese delicacies feel pretty authentic as they’re served with new harvest potatoes and cheese as they might have been in the 16th century.  Dress them up with some 21st century mango salsa and serve them with some chili-spiced beet greens.

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Spiral Pasta with Mushroom Sauce: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

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As the colder season continues to roll in, this comforting meal will be most welcome. Whole grain spiral pasta with mushroom sauce is on the menu. You’ll drop some sliced Chik’n strips into the sauce before bathing the pasta with these rich flavors. A side salad and sliced apple complete the meal.

Mushroom sauces present the opportunity to try some new varieties of mushrooms, or a mix of mushrooms.  Try Chanterelles, Morel, Porcini or Shiitake mushrooms. 

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Asian Pan Stew: Sunday, November 2, 2025

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East meets west tonight in this terrific Western-style stew with an Asian accent.  Lots of plentiful root vegetables: sweet potatoes, carrots, yam, rutabaga and onion will dazzle your tastebuds. Fresh cilantro and basil, with citrus overtones are also worked into this European-style brown gravy. You’ll make some delicious and hearty marinated/grilled tofu to finish the Asian flair of this meal. Make the stew early in the day. 


If using homemade Marinated Grilled Tofu, go to “Tips and Timesavers” and make it before starting this recipe.

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