The National Foundation for Cancer Research expresses our appreciation to chef German Lam, a cancer survivor who has been profiled in our Faces & Voices of Cancer—In Depth series, as well as on the FVC website, for offering this delicious base recipe of his to our readers. Perfect for Thanksgiving!

Portion: 4-6 people

Ingredients:

• Butternut Squash – medium dice (4-5 cups)
• Celery – medium dice (2-3 cups)
• Sweet Onion – medium dice (2-3 cups)
• Carrot – medium dice (2-3 cups)
• Apple – medium dice (2-3 apples)
• Dried Cranberries (1/2 – 1 cup)
• Canola Oil
• Kosher Salt
• White Ground Pepper
• Five-Spice Powder
• Ground Rosemary
• Dry Tarragon
• Dry Parsley
• Roasted Chicken Base
• Water

Seasoning: These all depend on how moist and flavorful you want your dish. Start with a little, then add in more to taste!

Methods: Start thinking of how many dishes you can prepare with these ingredients during the week of Thanksgiving by applying basic preparations that can be re-heated in the microwave, stove top or oven. Overwhelmed? Don’t be discouraged, these methods and techniques are freestyle cooking.

To contact German, e-mail him at german@glamfoodsll.com, and too check out his company website, www.glamfoodsllc.com.