Not Undercooked Risotto

I’m hosting the Dec/Jan round for Cook the Books. Cook the Books is a group of like minded culinary readers who obsess with foodie fiction and non-fiction alike. Well, maybe it’s not an obsession for all of us but I certainly could find a bit to relate to in Dan Adhoot’s Undercooked: How I Let . . . → Read More: Not Undercooked Risotto

Balsamic Grilled Pork Chops, Scalloped Butternut Squash, I Heart Cooking Clubs and Ruth

Join me in joining IHCC as they celebrate Ruth Reichl. Today’s recipes come from Gourmet TODAY and a vintage Gourmet magazine, circa 2003. . . . → Read More: Balsamic Grilled Pork Chops, Scalloped Butternut Squash, I Heart Cooking Clubs and Ruth

Raw Butternut Squash Salad with Ginger & Raisins

Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it! DELICIOUS! . . . → Read More: Raw Butternut Squash Salad with Ginger & Raisins

Curried Butternut, Black Bean and Spinach Soup

A delicious hearty soup for the New Year. . . . → Read More: Curried Butternut, Black Bean and Spinach Soup

Sriracha Chicken and Squash Bowls with Tahini Dressing

Yep, we are still at it.

We are one month into the 2017 Challenge: “Rice Bowls and Salads to $800 and a Sexier Husband.”

To update, we are eating salad and rice bowls consistently for lunches and dinners. Breakfast consists of Kashi bars or oatmeal (depending on time). We treat ourselves to one weekend breakfast . . . → Read More: Sriracha Chicken and Squash Bowls with Tahini Dressing

Winter Romaine Salad with Butternut Squash and Roasted Chickpeas

As we continue our 2017 Challenge, I am mixing a few salads into our rice bowl diet.

All of these steps can be done ahead of time. This salad is best served when the ingredients are at room temperature but leftovers are just as good cold the next day.

Look at these colors.

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Butternut-Maple Blondies with Cumin

Welcome to the countdown for the Kentucky Derby. Why would I usher in this horse race with these blondies? If you’re intrigued, keep reading about “Sugar Rush”. (That would make a great name for a horse, don’t you think?) . . . → Read More: Butternut-Maple Blondies with Cumin

Andouille-Butternut Soup

This is a quick soup to whip up for lunch. If you don’t have andouille, use simple smoked sausage instead. . . . → Read More: Andouille-Butternut Soup

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup (with Sage)

Plan on having a heart-healthy Halloween with this savory and velvety soup from the American Heart Association. . . . → Read More: Butternut Squash and Apple Soup (with Sage)

Mystical Autumn Pizza

Help celebrate five years of Food ‘n Flix fun with a classic from the 80s and a pizza full of fall goodness. . . . → Read More: Mystical Autumn Pizza