This post is an updated version from September 2012. It’s one of our tried and true recipes that we make time and again. We’ve updated the photos and have tweaked the recipe. After having made it for years, and having had 3 kids in the interim, we’ve simplified it and have offered strategies around how…
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The Easiest Weeknight Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Earlier this month, I took my first real family vacation in over two years (for the record, that is way too long between family vacations). It was glorious on so many levels. Mountains, wildlife and the most jaw dropping scenery around every corner. You guys, you HAVE to visit the Canadian Rockies. We were away…
How To: Healthy Breakfast – Savoury Squash Pancakes
I’ve had my eye on this recipe for a long time. It’s been bookmarked in my “recipe to try folder,” along with so so SO many more. Well, thank goodness for national food holidays. When #pancaketuesday rolled around last month, it was the perfect excuse for a breakfast-for-dinner meal. And oh how glad I was…
How To: Quickie Meal – One Pan Roasted Chicken Breasts with Lemon, Brussels Sprouts, and Butternut Squash
I survived. I made it through the 8 days of Passover. 8 days of forgoing my usual oatmeal breakfast. 8 days of giving up muffins and granola bars. 8 days of choosing a salad over a sandwich for lunch. 8 days of Matzah pizza. Well, that last part was okay. And I did it without eating quinoa 27 million…
How To: Healthy Lunch – Curry Roasted Butternut Squash, Chickpea, and Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing
It’s time to get back to reality folks. The holiday season has come and gone, school is back in session, and vacation time is over. I must say, I really didn’t mind being at work over the past two weeks. There was no traffic, I got the best parking spots, and everyone just seemed happier….
How To: Big Batch – Vegetarian Butternut Squash and Two Bean Chipotle Chili
Did you all enjoy the Superbowl? What an exciting game, right? Ok, you got me. I only turned it on for the half time show, which I thought was quite enjoyable. And really, the only other reason I would ever be at a Superbowl party is for the food. So it may be a week…
How To: Quickie Meal – Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet
It’s hard to believe 2013 is coming to an end and tomorrow night we ring in the New Year. Crazy how fast time flies! I’m not one for big New Years eve parties or fancy affairs, and now with an almost four month old at home, I doubt I will even make it to see…