Butternut Squash Recipes

Roasted Butternut Squash Lasagna FOR THE FILLING 2 large butternut squashes (about 2 pounds each), halved lengthwise and seeded 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 stick unsalted butter,…

Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs 1 spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds), halved lengthwise Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves,…

Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo 3/4-pound tomatoes (about 2 medium), seeded and finely diced (1 1/2 cups) 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion 1 small fresh jalapeño or serrano chile, finely chopped, including seeds, or more…

Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita

Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita 8 cups cubed watermelon 1 1/2 cups white tequila 1/2 cup orange liqueur (such as Triple Sec) 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup Simple Syrup 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced Cracked…

Watermelon Tabbouleh Salad with Goat Cheese

Watermelon Tabbouleh Salad with Goat Cheese 1 1/4 cups water Coarse salt 3/4 cup bulgur wheat 8 ounces watermelon (about 1/2 small), peeled and coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups) 2/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley …

Spinach and Portabella Sautee

  Spinach and Portabella Sautee 2 lbs flat spinach leaves, stemmed 1 lb portabella mushroom, sliced 3 -4 medium garlic cloves, minced 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil kosher salt or sea salt,…

Penne with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

Penne with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes 1 (16-oz.) package whole wheat penne pasta 8 oz green beans, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 pt. small tomatoes tomatoes, halved 3/4 cup Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette (below) 1/4 cup chopped…

Baked Plum Tomatoes

Baked Plum Tomatoes 4 plum tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon mixed dried herbs, such as thyme, marjoram, oregano, and basil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon…

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Recipe with Cilantro and Jalapeno

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Recipe with Cilantro and Jalapeno 8ounces (3 to 4 medium) tomatillos, husked and rinsed Fresh hot green chiles to taste (1 or 2 serranos or 1 jalapeno), stemmed 2large garlic cloves, peeled 6 sprigs of fresh…

Feta Stuffed Pepper

Feta Stuffed Pepper 2-3 large or 4-5 small, Cubanelle peppers 1/3 pounds of feta cheese 1 tablespoons of olive oil 1 heaping tablespoon of finely chopped parsley ½ small hot pepper (of your choice, jalapeño works well), finely…

Skillet Corn with Peppers and Onions

Skillet Corn with Peppers and Onions 4 cups fresh kernels 1/4 cup butter 1 cup chopped peppers 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley In a large…

Apple Pecan Feta Spinach Salad

Apple Pecan Feta Spinach Salad 5-10 oz baby spinach 3 small apples or 2 medium , cored and thinly sliced 1 cup pecans , toasted 4 oz feta cheese , crumbled (don't use the pre-crumbled stuff) 1/2 cup dried cranberries 12 oz…