Pasta Pilaf-Stuffed Squash

While you're planning out your festive meal, don't forget about the side dishes that are even more important than the turkey--- especially if you have vegetarians at your table. If you want to take your Thanksgiving to the next level, check out this recipe that makes a festive addition to any side table. Your guests will be begging for leftovers. Save Print Pasta Pilaf-Stuffed Squash Author: adapted from pastafits.org Recipe type: Side Dish Prep time:  12 mins Cook time:  45 mins Total time:  57 mins … [Read more...]

Gingered Sweet Corn with Lime

I want to hit the rewind button on summer. It's moving way too quickly.  But, one of the only reasons I look forward to the last month of  summer is for the bountiful harvest of sweet summer corn that adorns the markets, farm stands and summer menus. A meal in my house does not feel complete without the incorporation of ears of corn, prepared any way: boiled, grilled, roasted. Today's recipe contains a "spunky spin" on our family summer favorite.  The addition of minced garlic and ginger and lime to the kernels of buttery corn add a … [Read more...]

Stuffed Acorn Squash

We've got tons of pumpkins and gourds from the fall festivals we hit last weekend.  I find this time of year I get so excited to pick apples and pumpkins that's while I'm in the moment, at the farm stands or roaming through the orchards, it's fun.  Then, when I'm back at home, staring down the pumpkins and dozens of apples that definitely won't get eaten (and subsequently take up too much room in my apartment kitchen) , I begin to stress. Same goes for all of the beautiful fall vegetables that adorn all of the grocery stands along the … [Read more...]