This Sausage, Kale, and Mushroom Stuffed Acorn Squash makes the perfect weeknight meal. Spicy sausage speckles a nutrient-dense stuffing of kale, mushrooms, and mixed grains. This recipe is so comforting. What doesn’t make you feel all warm and cozy inside? Spicy sausage. Meaty, umami mushrooms. Sautéed greens. Savory squash. Hmm hmm….you’re there now. What I love about this recipe is how fancy it seems (“Really?Read more ->
Honeynut Squash (a hybrid of butternut!) serves center stage in this modernized take on a Thanksgiving favorite: pumpkin pie. The pie crust is spiked with cinnamon, and is oh-so-simple. Honeynut squash puree is sweetened up with maple syrup, and transforms in to the creamy filling with the addition of a few familiar ingredients. Don’t forget the whipped cream! This one pulls out all the stops,Read more ->
This Brussels Sprout Slaw with Roasted Ginger Vinaigrette is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish! Ginger is roasted whole and blended with a few additional ingredients, making an intensely flavorful and slightly spicy dressing for this simple and delicious salad. A Journey With Brussels Sprouts I’ve never met a Brussels sprout I didn’t like. That’s a bold face LIE. As I explain here, there was aRead more ->
This Butternut Squash Lasagna with Mushrooms, Kale, and Sage is packed with Autumnal flavors. Butternut squash serves center stage in a decadently creamy sauce with roasted garlic. Meaty mushrooms and cruciferous kale make the filling, in between layers of fresh mozzarella and lasagna noodles. Topped with beautifully fried sage (highlighting another warm flavor in the filling), this lasagna is one to impress! Classic fall flavors.Read more ->
This Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic Butter & Thyme is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish! It’s thick and creamy, while being lighter than the standard mashed potato. You and your guests won’t know the difference! The Holidays are Here Thanksgiving is right around the corner! I can hardly contain my excitement. Everything about Thanksgiving is magical. The tradition. The time with family. The turkey. TheRead more ->