Why It WorksPar-roasting the pumpkins ensures that all components of the dish are perfectly cooked.Adding layers of kabocha squash purée intensifies the deep pumpkin flavor.This recipe can easily be adapted to use ingredients that you already have on hand for Thanksgiving dinner.We all know what to expect each year at Thanksgiving. There are logistical headaches, including the annual game of fridge-space Jenga and the monumental task of trying to serve a lot of hot food to a lot of people, all at the same time. As for the food itself, there will be stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, the turkey, pie, and the inevitable appearance of that “signature side” some twice-removed cousin always brings, even though you diplomatically twice-reminded them that they really didn’t need to go to the trouble this year.One thing that can’t be counted on for Thanksgiving dinner—a vegetarian centerpiece. Most vegetarians are experienced at cobbling together a holiday meal of side dishes, which isn’t awful...
