If you grew up with a garden, like I did, you know what happens near the end of summer, when it seems like everything needs to be picked at the same time! But oh, how glorious it is to simply walk to your garden, pick something beautiful and get it onto the dinner table. One…
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Calabaza Squash w/Lime, Garlic & Cilantro
Even though current temps in Florida reveal no hint of “Fall” approaching, I’m starting to get the bug to cook Fall-type dishes, which always includes hard squash. I absolutely adore Butternut, Acorn, Hubbard, Kabocha and Pumpkin, and am open to any other, if presented. In my house, cooking squash is a sure sign that temperatures…
Sweet Butternut Squash with Rosemary
I love Fall for many reasons, not the least of which is having easy access to Butternut squash — a wonderfully delicious, sweet and nutty winter squash. I especially love it roasted or pureed, but I also enjoy it in cakes, pies and salads (all equally delicious). Some of my favorite flavor pairings with Butternut…
Stuffed Winter Squash
This time of year we can find plenty of winter squash varieties at supermarkets and farmer’s markets. It’s just one of the reasons I love Fall! I grew up eating lots of winter squash in New England (especially Butternut and Blue Hubbard) because our neighbor grew them and we had a standing order for a…