Serves 4 – 6, as side dish 1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 large russet potato, peeled, and cut into 1-inch chunks 2 tablespoons butter 4 sage leaves minced 1 jalapeno or Serrano chili, seeded and minced (optional) ½ cup half-and-half 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons brown sugar [...]
Yield - about 1 dozen muffins 2/3 cups flour of choice ½ cup oats 1/3 cup brown sugar or alternative sweetener 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg zest of 1 lemon 2 large eggs, at room temperature ½ cup Greek yogurt, room temperature 10 tablespoons [...]
Makes 16 tamales This is from an old Rick Bayless cookbook, One Plate at a Time. Equipment: Steamer basket Pots Bowl to soak corn husks String Scissors Forks Saucepan Measuring cups and spoons Bowls for mixing Ingredients: 1 8-oz package of corn husks (or a package that contains at least 16 husks!) ...for dough: 2 [...]
Serves 6 - 8 1 Butternut squash, seeded and a halved (other winter squash, like Delicata or Kubocha, can be substituted) 1 onion, cut into medium dice 2 large leeks, washed well and cut into half-moons 2 stalks celery, cut into thin slices 2 parsnips, cut into diagonal slices about 1/4 -inch thick 1 apple, [...]
4 servings, about 3/4 cup each Delicata squash is milder and not as sweet as other winter squash. It pairs well with hearty winter dishes. It has a thin skin so there is no need to peel it (you can eat the peel). It is a great source of beta-carotene -- the same compound the [...]
