Category Archives: Winter Squash

I am becoming a big fan of using more plant based only food in cooking.  I still eat dairy and some meat but I really like using only plant based foods in my cooking. I love the way plant based … Continue reading →

I thought some people, like me, might be a little overwhelmed by the amount of squash we got the last couple of weeks. I thought I would show you how I roast different winter squash varieties and maybe give you … Continue reading →

I roasted a pumpkin the other day to make some pumpkin soup and I had some leftover pumpkin puree so I thought I would make these muffins. They were so tasty and quick to pull together I thought I would … Continue reading →

Acorn squash are a perfect side dish to go with almost any meal. They have a very mild ‘squash’ taste and aren’t as sweet as butternut squash or pumpkins. The skin is edible, I like it. Some people don’t. I’ll … Continue reading →

This love making risotto. I have a pressure cooker that I use to make it. I know lots of people have Instant Pots, the two are interchangeable in this (and most) recipes. This risotto is super easy to make with … Continue reading →

I have made macaroni and cheese from scratch maybe once or twice in my life, this time probably is my third time. I have a really good friend who’s favorite food is mac and cheese and she makes it every … Continue reading →

This is really squash butter, but pumpkin butter sounds better. Like apple butter this has a smooth velvet consistency. Unlike apple butter this cooks in about 1/2 hour and doesn’t need to cook down for hours to gain that sought … Continue reading →

This is a creamy bright satisfying dressing that compliments sturdy greens like kale and cabbage or holds up to a composed salad like this CSA salad I made pictured below. It would be delicious in a composed chicken salad with … Continue reading →