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In a bowl, crush the roasted garlic with a spoon.
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Fold in the butter, chervil, marjoram, grnd cinnamon and ginger and chill.
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Butternut Squash:In a large skillet heat the butter.
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Add in the squash and season with salt.
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Cook for 6 min till golden brown on all sides.
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Add in brown sugar and cook till the squash is caramelized and tender but not mushy.
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Set aside and keep hot.
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Risotto:Bring chicken stock to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce the heat to low and keep hot.
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Heat extra virgin olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add in the pancetta and saute/fry till lightly browned.
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Add in the shallots, stirring till softened.
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Pour in the arborio rice, sage and thyme cook for 4 min, stirring till well coated.
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Turn the heat to high and add in the white wine; simmer till mostly absorbed.
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Add in the warm stock 1/2 c. (125 mL) at a time, stirring constantly till absorbed by the rice.
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Continue to add in stock 1/2 c. at a time, stirring to release the starch.
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Check rice for doneness after 18 min; rice should be al dente but cooked through.
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Stir in Italian parsley, kosher salt, pepper and 3 Tbsp.
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(45 mL) of the spiced butter.
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Gently mix in the squash.
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Serve immediately.