Burmese Winter Squash

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 small red onion, quartered 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger ½ teaspoon shrimp paste (optional) 1 fiery green chili, sliced in half lengthwise (remove the seeds and veins for a milder effect) 4 cups cubed winter squash, 1-inch (I love [...]

By |2014-10-08T15:07:37-07:00October 8th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Burmese Winter Squash

Delicata Squash Braised in Apple Cider

Ingredients: 2 pounds delicata squash 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary 2 cups unfiltered apple cider sea salt and freshly cracked pepper organic apple cider vinegar, to taste Directions: Slice the delicata in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds with a spoon then slice into half-rounds. Melt the butter in a wide skillet [...]

By |2014-09-16T16:50:32-07:00September 16th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Delicata Squash Braised in Apple Cider

Winter Vegetable Dal

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 large bay leaf or 12 fresh curry leaves 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 serrano chili, finely diced 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4½ cups water or stock 1½ cups red lentils, rinsed 1 [...]

By |2014-01-14T14:23:36-08:00January 14th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Winter Vegetable Dal

Sweet Dumpling Squash and Roasted Apple Soup

Ingredients: 2 sweet dumpling squash 3 apples, cored and quartered 1-2 leeks, cut in half, rinsed and cut into slices sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 1¼ cups cider 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock ½ teaspoon ground coriander freshly grated nutmeg 1 cup heavy [...]

By |2013-12-10T11:47:07-08:00December 10th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Sweet Dumpling Squash and Roasted Apple Soup

Butternut Squash Tamales

Ingredients: Dough: 2 cups diced butternut squash 3 cups vegetable broth ½ cup scallion (white and green) ( 1 bunch or 6 scallions) 1 tablespoon canned chipotle en adobo sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3 cups masa harina for tamales ¾ cup olive oil ½ cup vegetable [...]

By |2013-10-15T12:32:08-07:00October 15th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Butternut Squash Tamales

Squash Soup with Asian Pear, Apple and Ginger

Ingredients: ¼ teaspoon allspice ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and divided 1-2 butternut squash, halved and seeded 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 teaspoon minced ginger 2 Asian pears, cored and chopped 1 [...]

By |2014-05-16T13:14:39-07:00October 15th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Squash Soup with Asian Pear, Apple and Ginger

Roasted Delicata with Gremolata

Ingredients: Gremolata: ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon capers 1 clove garlic Squash: 2-3 delicata squash, halved lengthwise, seeded 2 teaspoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. To prepare the gremolata, [...]

By |2013-10-01T15:30:33-07:00October 1st, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Roasted Delicata with Gremolata

Winter Squash Gratin

A not-so-usual way of preparing squash; it is first sliced and then browned in oil, then layered with cheese and herbs, making an appealing dish. Butternut squash works well, and of course other winter squash can be used. If fresh tomatoes are available, they can be grilled before using to add a subtle smoky flavor. [...]

By |2013-02-12T14:36:31-08:00February 12th, 2013|Recipes|0 Comments

Black Bean Chili with Winter Squash and Greens

INGREDIENTS 1 cups dried black beans, soaked overnight, or 3 14-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed well 2 quarts water (if cooking the beans) 4“ piece of kombu seaweed (kelp found at health food stores, optional) 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 2½ cups chopped onions 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 1 [...]

By |2013-02-05T15:18:18-08:00February 5th, 2013|Recipes|0 Comments
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