Right now, my garden is an explosion of chard. It was growing well before we took our vacation to Maine at the end of June, but upon returning, everything in the garden just exploded in green! It’s now more than I can keep up with so I’m trying to find all the chard recipes I can, especially ones that preserve some of that green goodness … Continue reading Chard Pesto
A few weeks ago, at our local farmer’s market, I spied a deal on butternut squash and bought several, assuming I’d use them all up right away. Well, as those things go, they just kept sitting on the counter, neglected for other food projects. I was finally determined to find a way to use them up and wanted to figure out a new way to … Continue reading Butternut Squash Farro Risotto
Acorn squash lends itself well to being stuffed, with its little natural cup ready to hold whatever you have in mind to fill it with. I’ve done meaty fillings in the past, especially with ground lamb (very yummy), but I wanted to find a really hearty, meatless version that would go great as a side dish on a holiday table, but could easily work as … Continue reading Stuffed Acorn Squash
Fall is my favorite season. I love the cooler temperatures after a long, hot summer. Plus, I’m a BIG fan of winter squash – butternut, acorn, buttercup, pumpkin – you name it! They are so versatile in recipes as they can lend both a savory and sweet kick to winter dishes. Fall also means warm, comforting soups, stews, braises and chilis. This recipe combines what … Continue reading Bison Pumpkin Chili
Half Pint Garden 