Ironically, winter squash are actually grown during the summer, just like summer squash. Why the name then? Mostly because their firm flesh allow winter squash to be stored throughout the winter season. Good, because I bought a lot this year!!
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Fresh seafood combined with fresh vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth, topped with a sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese, and that comes together in a jiffy… why yes, I’d like seconds, please!
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In case you hadn’t noticed, I like garlic. A lot. Like if it ever went extinct during my lifetime, I’m not sure that life would be worth living. Yeah, that much.
Continue reading Rosemary-Garlic Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
I think it is a law that we’re supposed to have cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving. And pumpkin pie. Somehow if word got out that these weren’t served, you might be hauled into the public square to be lashed with a wet noodle. It’s serious.
Continue reading Whole Citrus-Cranberry Sauce
This recipe was actually born from an epic fail of one of my earlier experiments in my cooking history. I was *trying* to make a pumpkin infused rice by cooking the rice inside of a pumpkin inside of the oven. It didn’t work.
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My cousin gets the credit for introducing me to what became the inspiration for this soup. She brought the original recipe with her and said we should make this for dinner. When my cousin says “should” what she really means is “will”, but usually I’m game for whatever plans she concocts, so it works out anyway!
Continue reading Ginger-Lime Noodle Soup
Every year, millions of pounds of pumpkin gets tossed into the garbage. It’s a massacre of epic proportions and the saddest thing of all is that it doesn’t have to happen. Don’t listen to the lies!!!
Continue reading Don’t Toss That Pumpkin!!
I had never heard of shakshuka before, and then in the span of a week I had three different sources bring this wondrous dish to my attention. The universe was speaking and I decided to listen.
Continue reading Tomato-Pesto Poached Eggs
It was sometime in the early 90’s, with some people I don’t remember, at a restaurant somewhere in Berkeley. Alcohol may be responsible for the vague memory. Shhhh… don’t tell my mom.
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Complex recipes have their place. Holidays, special events, a personal challenge. Not weeknight dinners.
Continue reading Simple Roasted Peppers
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