I’m on a mission. I tell people all the time that they’re missing out on butternut squash. (At least the people who’ve never tried it before.) I encounter people all over…from coast to coast…who have never tried this golden gem of a fruit. (Although I think of it as a vegetable…it has seeds, so it’s [...]
Looking for a recipe that uses the butternut squash that’s growing in your garden? Perhaps Grow. Eat. $ave. can help! This week I’m featuring Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple Pecan Topping.
Check out how I cut up the giant butternut squash I bought at the farmer’s market a few weeks ago…
I made this recipe what seems like EONS ago…but it really wasn’t that long ago! But at the same time, it’s been too long. Y’all know what I mean. These kiddos of mine have turned up the dial on “time”…to warp speed. (It’s all happening too fast…they are growing up way to fast.) Again. I [...]
I found in the freezer…6 eye of round steaks…that I bought back in early September. The beautiful part is that I bought 6 eye of round steaks for just over $2! They came in 2 packages, each with 3 steaks and each just over $2. I used a $2 coupon for Private Selection beef from [...]
So this meal was pretty good. Came out a little on the bitter side, so I just sprinkled a little sugar over the cranberries on everyone’s plate and we were all happy! So…you could add a little extra sweetener in before you bake it, or you could do as I did. It really was tasty…after [...]
I have really enjoyed experimenting with butternut squash recipes this year! This one is a keeper! A fantabulous side dish! Ingredients 1 large butternut squash (about 2-3 pounds) ($1.50) 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil ($.10) 1/4 cup maple syrup (free – $1) Few dashes each of ground cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice ($.15) Directions 1. [...]
So many colors and so many flavors in this meal…we really enjoyed this dinner!!!
Roasting pumpkin and squash seeds is quick and easy! Just roast alongside whatever else you’ve got roasting in the oven! Plus, there are so many “flavors” you can sprinkle on them before roasting!!! What’s your favorite?
