Root Vegetable Soup

Although it currently feels like summer, I am crossing my fingers for a few more rains in March. I’ve definitely been yearning for those cold evenings when I curl up by the wood stove with a big, warm bowl of soup. While it was chilly and wet in January I frequently found comfort in this [...]

By |2016-02-27T10:17:21-08:00February 25th, 2016|Discover This!, Family Friendly Recipes|Comments Off on Root Vegetable Soup

North African Spiced Vegetable Stew

Ingredients: 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1½ tablespoons sweet paprika 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground coriander Two 1-inch pieces cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 cups vegetable stock 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, halved, seeded, and [...]

By |2015-12-14T13:18:07-08:00December 14th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on North African Spiced Vegetable Stew

Squash and Peanut Butter Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, peeled and diced 5 cups broth of choice ¾ cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons tomato paste ¼ cup chopped cilantro sea salt and freshly ground black [...]

By |2015-11-30T13:16:54-08:00November 30th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Squash and Peanut Butter Soup

Roasted Delicata Squash, Pomegranate, and Dandelion Salad

Ingredients: Salad: 2 medium delicata squash 1 tablespoon olive oil sea salt 4 heaping cups chopped dandelion greens (or mixed greens) 2/3 cup pomegranate seeds 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds 3-4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon real maple syrup ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard freshly ground [...]

By |2015-11-30T13:16:26-08:00November 30th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Roasted Delicata Squash, Pomegranate, and Dandelion Salad

Butternut Squash Bisque

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil. divided 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1½ cups chopped onions ½ cup chopped celery ½ cups chopped carrots 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons green chilies, minced or ½-1 can of green chilies (the canned chilies are milder, but have a nice flavor that continues to develop in [...]

By |2015-11-16T08:54:30-08:00November 16th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Butternut Squash Bisque

Glazed Roasted Delicata Squash

Ingredients: 5 pounds delicata squash 4 shallots, quartered lengthwise 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus a pinch, divided ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ½ cup honey ½ cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup pomegranate seeds ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped Directions: 1. Position racks in upper and [...]

By |2015-11-02T15:16:56-08:00November 2nd, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Glazed Roasted Delicata Squash

Butternut Squash Lasagna

Ingredients: Butternut Squash Filling: 2 cups roasted butternut squash puree (roast squash ahead of time) 1 cup ricotta cheese ½ cup milk (or more, if needed. May sub non-dairy milk) ¼ plus 1/8 teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg Spinach Filling: 1 cup cooked spinach (can also use cooked chard) 1 cup ricotta [...]

By |2015-11-02T15:16:49-08:00November 2nd, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Butternut Squash Lasagna

Winter Squash Soup with Asian Pear, Apple, and Ginger

Ingredients: ¼ teaspoon allspice ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil, divided 2 small kabocha squash, halved and seeded 3-4 delicata squash, halved and seeded 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1 apple [...]

By |2015-10-20T12:46:12-07:00October 20th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Winter Squash Soup with Asian Pear, Apple, and Ginger

Winter Squash Risotto with Seared Radicchio

Ingredients: 6 cups vegetable stock 1 cup cooked winter squash, mashed 1 head radicchio, cut into wedges, 1-2 inches wide olive oil sea salt and freshly ground pepper balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 yellow onion, finely diced 1½ cups Arborio rice 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons olive oil Directions: Brush [...]

By |2014-12-15T12:22:30-08:00December 9th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Winter Squash Risotto with Seared Radicchio

Red Curry Glazed Squash with Coconut Rice

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons red curry paste 1 teaspoon honey 1 cup plus 1 teaspoon coconut milk, divided 1 butternut squash, stem sliced off 1 tablespoon olive oil sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1½ cups brown basmati rice (or your choice) about 15 cilantro leaves plucked from the stems Toasted cashews Unsweetened shredded, toasted coconut [...]

By |2014-11-12T15:25:32-08:00November 12th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Red Curry Glazed Squash with Coconut Rice
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