

Yields Two 10” Pies
Ingredients
For Flaky Pie Dough
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12 ½ oz bread flour
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1 tsp salt
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8 oz cold, unsalted butter
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2 ½ oz cold shortening
For Filling
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5 eggs
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3 cups cooked pumpkin puree
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12 oz granulated sugar
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1 tsp salt
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp ground ginger
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½ tsp ground cloves
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3 ½ cups half and half
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1 pt heavy cream
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1 tbsp granulated sugar
Procedure
For the Flaky Pie Dough
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Combine the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the firm butter and shortening to the flour and pinch the fat to the size of a hazelnut with your fingertips.
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Add the ice water and mix with your hands just until the dough comes together. The butter should be lumpy. Gather the dough into a ball and flatten it into a disc to help it chill faster.
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Cover the pie dough and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before using. This step is important to allow the dough to hydrate, since the flour absorbs some of the moisture. Roll the dough out so it is 1/8 inch thick and large enough so it extends about 1 inch beyond the edge of the pie pan. Use the knuckle of your right index finger and the tips of your left thumb and index finger to bend the tip of the dough into an evenly spaced fluted design. Cover the dough in the pan with baking paper and fill the shell with dried bean or pie weights. Bake the shell at 375° F until the dough is set but has not yet started to color (about 12 minutes). Let the shell cool completely and then remove the paper or plastic and bean or pie weights.
For the Pumpkin Filling
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Beat the eggs lightly to mix. Stir in the pumpkin puree. Mix together the first measure of granulated sugar, the salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Add this to the egg mixture. Stir in the half and half. Divide the filling evenly between the pie shells.
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Bake at 375°F for approximately 45-50 minutes or until the filling has puffed slightly and is firm around the edges. Let the pie cool.
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Whip the heavy cream with the second measure of granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Slice the pies and serve at room temperature with a large dollop of whipped cream.
By Kiki Adami
Fettucini Alfredo can still be rich, creamy and buttery without all of the dairy elements. Even better, you can prepare this delicious entree in under 30 minutes following the recipe below. Bon Appetit!

Vegan Mushroom Fettuccini Alfredo
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Serves 2
Ingredients
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2 garlic cloves, chopped into small pieces
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½ white onion, chopped into small pieces
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½ tsp pink himalayan sea salt
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2 portobello mushrooms tops, chopped into dices
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10 asparagus stalks, chopped into small pieces
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 cup full fat coconut milk
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1 tsp black truffle oil, divided
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Fresh cilantro, chopped
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1 tbsp nutritional yeast
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½ cup pine nuts
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Hand full chopped kale
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Virgin coconut oil
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Fettuccini pasta
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½ cup filtered water
Procedure
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Begin boiling water for pasta – once at a boil, add pasta and stir occasionally.
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Put fresh onion, garlic, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil into a pan and let it cook on medium for 5 minutes.
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In a blender place pine nuts, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and a ½ tsp of truffle oil. Blend until it resembles a parmesan cheese consistency. Place mix in a bowl on the side for later use.
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Once garlic/onions have started to brown, add a handful of kale, mushrooms and asparagus. Let kale and mushrooms cook for another 5 minutes on medium. Add coconut oil accordingly. If you’re trying to keep your oil intake low, then you can add table spoons of filtered water in place of oil.
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Let ingredients cook on medium for another five minutes and then add 1 cup of full fat coconut milk and the remaining truffle oil and let the coconut milk absorb all the flavors.
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Add filtered water if it becomes too thick.
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Once pasta is done, drain and rinse pasta.
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To serve, place noodles on a plate and top to your liking with the creamy alfredo sauce, pine nut parmesan and fresh cilantro.
By Carina Hayek

We’ve scoured social media, consulted clients and assessed articles to identify the top trends for weddings and events.

Vegetables are taking center stage. Vegetarian dishes are no longer an afterthought – more and more hosts are relying on plant-based dishes to feed all of their guests. From our Eggplant Chermoula with Cauliflower Couscous to our Za’atar Roasted Portobello Steak and Spring Roots, we’ve got a variety of tastes to satisfy even the most meat-loving guest.

Be sensitive to food sensitivities. People with food sensitivities should know which foods they can enjoy
and which they can’t. Consult with your planner to ensure you have a variety of dishes, including ones that are free of some or all of the eight major allergens (eggs, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, shellfish, and fish).

Source local, eat global. Locally sourced produce tastes better, helps preserve the environment, and contributes to the local economy. But that doesn’t mean our flavors need to remain local. We’re seeing hosts looking for an international experience from their hors d’oeuvres through their desserts. We use spices and cooking techniques from Asia, North and South America and Europe in dishes like our Pulled Chicken; King Trumpet Oyster Mushroom Carpaccio; and Five-Spice Beluga Lentils and Roast Butternut Squash; and Soft and Chewy S’mores.

Have fun with food. Finger foods, sharing plates and a unique spin on cocktails can help set a relaxed, fun tone for an event. Keep guests moving – and guessing – with a variety of hors oeuvres and snacks. From passed English Pea Blini to Pretzel Trees, providing guests with different food presentations can help make your event even more memorable. And don’t forget the cocktails! We kept our guests cool with these ice pops in sparkling wine, a refreshing and fun way to kick off an outdoor gala.

Waste not, want not. Whether you call it zero-waste, frond-to-root, or nose-to-tail cooking, it all boils down to using the entire ingredient. We call it tradition, cooking the way our grandparents cooked to ensure nothing was wasted. Look for dishes that incorporate some of the less-often used parts of plants like carrot tops, pea tendrils and kale stems. These are delicious, nutritious, and ensure we honor our ingredients.


















