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Midwest Living November/December 2020 Recipes

By Midwest Living editors October 19, 2020
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Credit: Adam Albright

Try Thanksgiving recipes from the culinary duo behind Minneapolis restaurant Soul Bowl; dazzling cheesecake recipes; fresh ideas for using clementines; and recipes for popovers and apricot bars.

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Juicy J Salmon

Juicy J Salmon
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At Soul Bowl in Minneapolis, chef and co-owner Gerard Klass sears salmon fillets, then brushes them with spiced cranberry sauce. For holiday drama (and ease), you can just roast a whole side of salmon. Toss a few citrus slices on the pan, too, for a garnish.

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Maple Mascarpone Cheesecake

Maple Mascarpone Cheesecake
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With a maple-scented, butter-smooth filling and nutty graham cracker crust, this cheesecake leans toward more adult palates. Top it with drifts of whipped cream and a crown of walnut brittle.

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Popovers
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Pastry chef Emily Marks learned all the tricks to making popovers during her five years at The Bachelor Farmer in Minneapolis, which closed during the pandemic in 2020. Serve them with the restaurant's signature honey butter or swap chopped fresh herbs, black pepper, or shredded cheese for the honey.

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Candied Yams

Candied Yams
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A use-what-you-have cook, Gerard Klass's mom always put SunnyD punch in her yams. So, the chef and co-owner of Soul Bowl in Minneapolis does, too—along with plenty of butter, brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon.

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Lemon-Pepper Cornish Hens

Lemon-Pepper Cornish Hens
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When Gerard Klass, chef and co-owner of Soul Bowl in Minneapolis, was growing up, half of his family were vegetarians. So, instead of a big bird, Cornish game hens (and an alt-meat option) graced the table.

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Spiced Cranberry Sauce

Spiced Cranberry Sauce
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This shortcut recipe from chef Gerard Klass starts with a can of jellied cranberry sauce. It's a great holiday condiment alone, or use it as a glaze on the chef's Juicy J Salmon recipe.

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Hazelnut Pumpkin Cheesecake

Hazelnut Pumpkin Cheesecake
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Trot this one out at Thanksgiving and watch those pies quake in their aluminum plates. Gingersnaps in the base and tangy sour cream topping balance the pumpkin-spice sweetness.

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J Cole Cauliflower Mash

J Cole Cauliflower Mash
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These mashed potatoes are a staple on the menu of Soul Bowl in Minneapolis. Chef and co-owner Gerard Klass roasts cauliflower to bring nutrition and nutty sweetness, but powdered ranch seasoning adds the real X factor.

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Pecan't Pie

Pecan't Pie
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Gerard Klass, chef and co-owner of Soul Bowl in Minneapolis, created this genius sweet-and-salty pie. It calls for pretzels, so the nut allergy folks at the table can finally have in on the goodness of pecan pie.

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Clementine Bourbon Smash

Clementine Bourbon Smash
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This refreshing cocktail made with fresh citrus and mint will be a welcome addition to your happy hour.

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Common Cornbread Dressing

Common Cornbread Dressing
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Gerard Klass's dressing, made with his jalapeno-flecked Cornbread, is flavored with fresh sage, rosemary and thyme. This chef and co-owner of Soul Bowl in Minneapolis says he's still chasing his mom's holiday dressing. But by our measure, he's there.

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Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
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Take the layers in: Cookie-crumb crust. Dark chocolate cheesecake. Vanilla cheesecake speckled with raspberries and orange zest. A heap of fresh fruit. What a stunner!

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Marinated Olives and Clementines with Rosemary

Marinated Olives and Clementines with Rosemary
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Turn a couple jars of olives into this fresh and easy appetizer to set out for nibbles and noshes. We love Kalamatas and buttery Castlevetrano olives.

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Brown Butter Apricot Bars

Brown Butter Apricot Bars
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These deceptively delicious bars deliver the perfect, rich balance of sweet-tart fruit and buttery pastry.

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Cafe Mocha Cheesecake

Cafe Mocha Cheesecake
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Give this layered dessert coffeehouse flair by serving each piece with a swirl of sweetened whipped cream on top. Use a small sieve to evenly dust the top of the cheesecake with cocoa powder.

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Winter Bean Salad with Fennel and Clementines

Winter Bean Salad with Fennel and Clementines
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Turn a humble can of beans into this impressive salad. It's already a main dish, but you can make it heartier by adding seared salmon or sizzled shrimp.

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PBJ&C Cheesecake

PBJ&C Cheesecake
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You will most likely print this test kitchen favorite recipe to keep in your favorites stash. With a satisfying crunch to the crust and plenty of PB&J flavor and chocolate chips in the filling, it was a test kitchen favorite.

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Jill Scott Collard Greens

Jill Scott Collard Greens
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Minneapolis chef Gerard Klass cooks his spicy, smoky vegetarian collards low and slow (and mixes in bok choy for a twist). Be sure to serve them with their flavorful juices, known as potlikker.

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Cornbread

Cornbread
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Gerard Klass, chef and co-owner of Soul Bowl in Minneapolis, uses this jalapeño-flecked cornbread in his Common Cornbread Dressing for the holidays, but you can enjoy it on its own any time of year.

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    1 of 19 Juicy J Salmon
    2 of 19 Maple Mascarpone Cheesecake
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    6 of 19 Spiced Cranberry Sauce
    7 of 19 Hazelnut Pumpkin Cheesecake
    8 of 19 J Cole Cauliflower Mash
    9 of 19 Pecan't Pie
    10 of 19 Clementine Bourbon Smash
    11 of 19 Common Cornbread Dressing
    12 of 19 Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
    13 of 19 Marinated Olives and Clementines with Rosemary
    14 of 19 Brown Butter Apricot Bars
    15 of 19 Cafe Mocha Cheesecake
    16 of 19 Winter Bean Salad with Fennel and Clementines
    17 of 19 PBJ&C Cheesecake
    18 of 19 Jill Scott Collard Greens
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