Who else thinks that pasta is comfort food? I can eat pasta all day, and this miso butternut squash and spinach spaghetti pie hits the top of the list! Why? This recipe has a few things that other pasta bakes do not.
A spaghetti pie is unique because it is bound together by egg, just enough that the strands stick together making cutable wedges. Most bakes fall part upon serving, or have loads of cheese holding them together. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
Curry is a great dish to make in advance for busy nights because the flavors only get better as it sits. This butternut squash chickpea curry is loaded with vegetables as well as flavor!
I like to prep all the ingredients for this recipe in advance to make it an easy and pleasant cooking experience. Chopping the butternut squash can be time consuming, and sometimes difficult, so you don’t want to rush for safety’s sake. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan
Tagged Butternut Squash, Chickpeas, Coconut Milk, Rice, Spinach, Sriracha, Tomatoes, Vegan
If you’re a subscriber, right now you are thinking, really? Butternut squash in March? Apparently I hoarded my garden squash all winter and still have some. Not sorry. This week I have a simple butternut gruyere pasta bake that you are going to love!
Why will you love it? Let me list the ways. 1) Super easy to make. 2) Gruyere cheese is totally worth the splurge because it is absolutely delicious (and you only need a little). 3) Roasted caramilized butternut squash in a white wine miso sauce? Yes please! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Butternut Squash, Cheese, Garlic, miso, Vegetarian
Friends, fall semester is finished! That means that I will be whipping up a few extra recipes during break to share with you all. Todays recipe, butternut squash quinoa salad with kale, was inspired by my cucumber dill quinoa salad.
Quinoa salad is a go-to kind of dish because it is fast and easy. In this fall version, roasted butternut squash and kale replace the cucumber and dill I use in spring to make an equally satisfying salad. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Butternut Squash, Kale, quinoa, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
I grow butternut squash in my garden because I love the fact that they last all through fall into winter. I used home-grown squash in this easy butternut squash soup with coconut milk, and I could not get enough!
Usually, I use yogurt or cream to make a classic butternut squash soup to amp up the creaminess, but I didn’t have any on hand. Coconut milk is a common ingredient in butternut squash soup, but it is usually paired with curry spcies and the like, which is not what I was looking for. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Butternut Squash, Celery, Coconut Milk, Vegan, Vegetarian
The very first time I tried butternut squash as an adult, it was gifted to me from a friends garden. I had no idea what to do with, and I ended up making it into a cheese sauce. Over the years, I have perfected my butternut squash cheddar cheese sauce, and it is my favorite butternut recipe!
There are two key flavor elements that make this sauce delicious. I use a salty veggie broth to boil the squash in. If you use the right ratio of squash to broth, there is no need to drain (which helps to save a lot of nutrients!). If your broth is low sodium, simply add salt to taste. Continue reading
Posted in Component Cooking, Condiments and Spreads, Gluten Free Dishes
Tagged Butternut Squash, Cheese
Calling out to all butternut squash fans, this soup is for you! My roasted butternut squash chowder has intense butternut squash flavor in a creamy, luxurious comfort food!
I roasted the squash and stirred it into the chowder at the last minute to help it to hold its unique flavor profile in this chowder. In leftovers, the squash will become more mellow and start to take on the flavor of the chowder. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Butternut Squash, Garlic, Potatoes, Sweet Corn, Vegetarian
Have you ever tried a savory pie? They make wonderful vegetarian main dishes for holidays that everyone can enjoy. This butternut squash spinach pie with an almond crust is loaded with veggies.
Eggs act as a binder to hold the veggies together, and add a little protein. The gluten free crust is made with olive oil and almond meal, so it adds a little more protein as well. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Butternut Squash, Cheese, Garlic, Nuts, Spinach, Vegetarian
In early September, I visited a small Italian cafe for lunch. They had a pumpkin ravioli and butternut squash salad on special that I tried and loved! The salad came topped with cold ravioli, and a mixed berry vinaigrette on the side. I loved all the fall flavors, and the colors reminded me of the holidays. This months recipe redux theme was to create “naturally-colored/naturally-dyed holiday fare.” When I recreated this holiday butternut pecan salad with berry vinaigrette, I knew it was perfect for the redux! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Recipe Redux, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Blue cheese, Blueberry, Butternut Squash, Nuts, Quick and Easy, Raspberry, Spring Mix, Vegetarian
During football season, I am always challenged to come up with indulgent, cheesy finger foods that have a healthy twist. I find that trying to make a snack healthy by reducing fat or other indulgent flavors usually makes it less exciting. Instead I focus on adding something to the dish to make it more nutritious. I use creamy butternut squash in this queso dip to add body and color, and mix in spicy chipotles and melty cheese to make it fun! Try my chipotle butternut squash queso for your next game day! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Mexican
Tagged Butternut Squash, Cast iron, Chipotle, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
