Gardens galore – gifts galore – squash galore.We have NO idea what type of squash this bounty could be – somewhere in between an acorn squash, spaghetti squash, pumpkin, and zucchini. The point is, it matters not at all. The garden produces everything delicious and this easy vegetarian recipe displays it all! Parmesan Raisin Pecan…
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I believe I still have tacos on the mind. Taco Time. Taco Tuesday. taco. taco. taco. It may be due to a recent “nostalgic journey” to visit dear friends in San Antonio – or it may be because my one and only has a love affair with both tacos and Kabocha squash (I introduced him,…
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Soup season is here, for sure. And, pumpkins abound. The winter warmth that soup provides is all too important this time of year, as we nourish and feed the heart and soul. I personally adore pumpkin in any and every way – especially with a savory spin, as well as with a little bit of…
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Now that autumn is officially here, folks are going crazy for pumpkins ~ and any type of winter squash, really. Butternut this, acorn that. I love to try my hand at using the more obscure sweet squash in my recipes: kabocha, delicata, hubbard, and a newly discovered “butterkin” (I believe this to be a cross…
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**Disclaimer… I’m highly embarrassed in regards to these photos. I’ve been stockpiling posts…and this one has been in the hopper for some time. Late at night…iPhone = no bueno. I promise it was gooooooood. It’s a bowl. It’s a little squash. It’s kind of like a “pot,” and it’s filled with chicken…
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Again, it may seem like pumpkin season is behind us, but really, who are we kidding? Pumpkin deliciousness is always welcomed in our home. After all, we are connoisseurs of the beloved winter squash in any and all variety. With a bit of pumpkin-sage quiche lingering on my palate, a simple dinner delight of delectable…
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I have been dreaming of delicata for quite some time now. Between the dense deliciousness of kabocha squash and the simple elegance of delicata, I have a hard time deciding which winter squash truly wins my heart. Today it is the delicata. The sweet gourd has been in season for several weeks ~ or even…
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Unfortunately I was ill-prepared in the lighting and photography arena when I whipped up this dinner the other night. The photos are too dark and unsatisfying. Fortunately, though, it was so darn amazing, I’ll be pulling together another batch very soon ~ with perhaps some photos to boot. One of my specialities when working at…
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As a winter squash lover, kabocha and delicata will most certainly always take the cake in my squash selection. However, there are times when creating a bit of excitement and a little kitchen carnival craze becomes necessary. ~ So enters the Carnival Squash: The Carnival squash is distinguished by its deeply furrowed top-shape and of…
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More than just cauliflower, this sweetly spicy and nutty creation of goodness involves unsweetened chocolate, cinnamon, chili powder, coconut oil – and beyond the best “Cs” in the food world – delicata squash. It is oh, so delicious, really. Really. With the intention of creating something a bit unique, the dusting of the cocoa and…
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