Recipe Roundup: Thanksgiving with a twist

It's that time for another Recipe Roundup!  With a big holiday gathering just around the corner, I collected a few Thanksgiving recipes... but, with a twist!

Recipe Roundup: Squash It Is

This recipe roundup is dedicated to Mom who inspired this month's ingredient: squash!

Mash it, bake it, drink it, stuff it... Go grab some squash at your local farmer's market and get cooking.  

Yes, squash can be healthy- but somehow it just tastes better drenched in butter and brown sugar or topped with whipped cream!  Happy cooking!  

.ryn

We'll kick it off with the traditional baked acorn squash (this is one of the one's I'm talking about- drenched in butter & sugar)

Recipe Rondup: Color Wheel

This month's ingredient: Color! A variety of color means a variety of nutrients!  So, get a good look at the color wheel and get creative with the amazing palate of foods out there to color your plate!

    Bon apetit!  .ryn

Good painting is like good cooking; it can be tasted, but not explained.

-Maurice de Vlaminck

 BLUE:  Old fashioned blueberry cake

Recipe Roundup: Pasta!

 "Hunger is the best sauce in the world." -Cervantes

This month's ingredient: Pasta! The combinations of pasta shapes & flavors, fresh herbs, veggies, cheeses and sauces are infinite!  Create an oozing mac & cheese, or toss whole wheat spaghetti with lemon juice and basil for a lighter taste.  It's the perfect time of year to experiment.  So, crack open the vino, put on some old scratchy tunes, and get cookin'! 

    Bon apetit!  .ryn

The tried and true: Lemon Pasta, a la Giada

How to make pesto like an Italian grandmother from 101 cookbooks

Market pasta from Sunday Suppers

Recipe Roundup: Ginger

This month's ingredient: Ginger!  Why?  Not only does ginger spice up any dish, it is one of nature's medicines. And, doctors now think that ginger has the potential to prevent some cancers.  Whether chopped in big bits in a cookie, blended into a rich sauce, infused into a drink, or dressing up an earthy soup, ginger is sure to surprise your taste buds this winter!  Give these a try and let me know what you're cooking!

Bon apetit!  .ryn

Recipe Roundup: Walnuts

NEW: Bringing you fresh tastes each month!  

This month's ingredient: Walnuts!  Why?  They are one of the many foods we can eat to improve our health... oh yeah, they also taste great!  Oh, and it's hard to believe it, but it's Fall and walnuts add a toasty, earthy taste to dishes.  et me know what you try and what you like/dislike!

Bon apetit!
    .ryn