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Every week in our newsletter, we share a “recipe” either from the Cress Menu, a Cooking Class, or just something that we hope you will enjoy, try, and most importantly, make your own. Sometimes, the recipe will be without measurements, rather only ingredients. Sometimes, we will try to include suggested amounts to accomplish the desired flavour profile. But we must be clear that those measurements aren't meant to be taken too seriously (except in the case of vinaigrettes, classical sauces, or desserts). Please feel free to drop us a line as we will enjoy reading your feedback should you decide to try them, so please do not hesitate to let me know. Click on the links on the right to view the recipes.

GRILLED FIG AND ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH “RAVIOLI” WITH TRUFFLED GORGONZOLA “MORNAY”
INGREDIENTS

Filling
1 medium Ripe Butternut Squash
2 oz Gorgonzola
4 Grilled Figs
2-3 drops white truffle oil
Chopped Sage & Basil
Salt/Pepper - to taste
Square Wonton Wrappers

PROCEDURE

FILLING
Peel and cube 1 medium sized butternut squash. Toss it with olive oil, salt, pepper, 4 whole garlic cloves, and 3 whole thyme sprigs. Place on a parchment lined sheet tray and roast in a preheated oven at 375F for about 35 minutes, turning halfway through for even roasting. Remove thyme sprigs, let cool and place in a food processor. Toss 4 trimmed fresh figs in olive oil, salt, pepper and grill (or roast) until caramelized and soft. Add to the bowl of the processor. Add 2 ounces of gorgonzola, fresh chopped basil and sage (2 to 1 ratio), a few drops if white truffle oil and season to taste. Puree until smooth. Taste it to be sure it is well seasoned. Set aside and let cool.

SAUCE
See the recipe here.

MAKEUP
Fill wonton wrappers with filling (do not overfill). Seal with an egg wash. Lightly fry wontons and toss in the sauce. Serve immediately with toasted walnuts and fried sage and/or basil.

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