Tag Archives: Butternut squash I find the oven to be one of the most underutilized tools in the kitchen. While it gets warmed up for baking, it doesn’t get much action for general everyday mealtime making. I think this is just too bad, because so much low-maintenance and simple deliciousness can come out of the oven. I use mine…  I know what you’re thinking: Casserole? Isn’t that something women made in the 60′s? Yes, it’s true, but this casserole (or bake) has been updated with sophisticated and healthy ingredients for the modern cook. It features one of my favorite grains farro (sadly not gluten-free but millet would be a great gluten-free substitute). The chewiness…  This pureed butternut squash soup is the third and last recipe in our butternut squash ingredient spotlight. However, last rarely means least, and it certainly isn’t the case here. In fact I think I’ve saved the best for last, as pureed soups are some of my favorite weeknight meals to make. People will tell you…  We’ve spotlighted both brussel sprouts and butternut squash in our Ingredient Spotlight series, so it only made sense that we featured these two powerhouse ingredients together. I love roasted brussel sprouts, and the slight sweetness of butternut squash is a perfect pairing for our earthy sprouts. If you’ve done your prep earlier in the week… .jpg) It took me awhile to establish a relationship with butternut squash. To be completely frank, it seemed a bit too high maintenance for my taste. With its odd shape, tough skin, and somewhat mealy texture, I was not looking to get involved. However, I succumbed to peer pressure and was forced into a few more… |
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