from LiveEatLearn.com 2 acorn squashes 2 medium sweet potatoes 2 Tbsp olive oil ¼ tsp each salt and pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 diced yellow or white onion, diced 1 cup diced carrot (about 2 carrots) 1 cup diced celery (about 2 to 3 ribs) 3 cloves garlic minced 3 cups vegetable broth 3 cups roughly chopped cauliflower (about ½ a head) topping ideas: pumpkin seeds, feta cheese, crushed red pepper, herbs Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). … Continue reading Acorn Squash Soup
Roasted Acorn Squash and Leek Soup
from Skinnytaste.com INGREDIENTS 2 small or 1 large acorn squash1 tbsp butter, vegans use olive oil1 about 1 cup large leek, light green and white part only4 cups fat free, low sodium chicken broth or vegetable stock2 tbsp pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds)2 tbsp chopped chives INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350°.Cut acorn squash in half and bake until tender, about 40 - 45 minutes. Remove from the oven.Meanwhile, discard … Continue reading Roasted Acorn Squash and Leek Soup
Curried Carrot Soup
From Simply in Season Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 lb. Carrots sweet potatoes, winter squash, or some combination 6 c. vegetable broth 2 tsp curry powder 1 tsp. Lemon juice or 1 c. apple cider salt and pepper to taste Directions 1. In a large soup pot … Continue reading Curried Carrot Soup
Pumpkin Soup with Lime
from 125 Best Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes Ingredients: 6 c. peeled pumpkin, cut into 2" cubes 2-3 leeks, central stalk only, cleaned and coarsely chopped 4 c. vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste zest and juice of 1 lime pinch of cayenne pepper 1 c. whipping cream 6-8 cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ c. toasted … Continue reading Pumpkin Soup with Lime
How to Prepare Winter Squash
To cook any winter squash, preheat the oven to 375. Slice the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place the squash facedown in a baking dish, and fill about ¼” of the dish with water. Cook for 45-60 minutes, depending on the size of the squash. Remove and cool, and then peel … Continue reading How to Prepare Winter Squash
Thought for the Day
In the mid-19th century, the New York Historical Society advocated changing the name of the United States to the Republic of Allegania, appealing to the fact that the Allegheny Mountains "bind the country together." That suggestion prompted others, including this one by South Carolina novelist, poet, and historian William Gilmore Simms: "I conscientiously believe that … Continue reading Thought for the Day
Panade
From the NY Times, 12 Sep 2010 6 tablespoons butter 2 leeks, white parts only, finely chopped (about 1½ cups) 6 cups whole milk Salt 4-6 slices day-old country bread, each 1 inch thick 1 small butternut squash (about 1 pound), peeled, seeded and cut into ¼-inch-thick slices 1 bunch kale, collards, or Swiss chard, center … Continue reading Panade
Succotash
by Chef Michel Nischan, on PBS.org Ingredients 1 large onion, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups raw pumpkin or winter squash, cubed (reserve pumpkin shell for serving) 2 cups Italian black coco beans (or any other fresh shell bean) 4 cups trimmed snap beans, any color 1 cup fresh Native American grinding corn (regular … Continue reading Succotash
Pumpkin Perfection Pancakes
From A Book of Pancakes, by Nina Kirkman On a crisp, fall morning…. The early riser (1) is responsible for cooking the pumpkin. Note: Any other winter squash should work just as well! Cut it in half, scoop out innards and seeds, and place face-down in a small casserole dish or cookie sheet. Add a … Continue reading Pumpkin Perfection Pancakes
Roasted Winter Vegetables
A World Community CookbookFrom Simply in Season 6-8 c. winter vegetables, peeled and cut in 1” pieces or slices (potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, turnips, parsnips, rutabagas, beets, winter squash) 2 TB oil 1 TB dried or 3 TB fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, parsley, oregano Directions 1. Preheat oven to 425. 2. Toss ingredients … Continue reading Roasted Winter Vegetables
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