Butternut Squash Soup We love love love love love this perfectly fall soup (even the toddler!) 1 butternut squash (roasted at 425 for about 45 minutes)3 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil1 shallots1/2 yellow onion1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt6 garlic cloves (minced)1 teaspoon maple syrup1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegfreshly ground black pepper4 Cup vegetable broth2 Tbs butter Coat … Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup
Yellow Shrimp Curry
While this originally started out to be Bombay Shrimp, I accidentally purchased the wrong type of tamarind paste so the dish ended up more like a curry. The end result was quite delicious and I was disappointed there wasn't enough for seconds!
Szechuan Kung Pao Chicken
I love Chinese food. When I was younger and my sister and I got to pick the restaurant for our birthday dinner, I always chose the local Chinese restaurant. As I grew up, I loved trying the flavors of the different provinces, but Szechuan has remained a favorite. J found this recipe from Big Oven … Continue reading Szechuan Kung Pao Chicken
Simple Spring Sauteed Asparagus
I've mentioned before how much I've grown to love asparagus recently (see post on grilling asparagus here). Until last week, the weather has meant no grilling, so we had to find new ways to prepare this wonderful spring vegetable. So I give you simple sauteed asparagus. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 1 bunch fresh asparagus 3 … Continue reading Simple Spring Sauteed Asparagus
Modified Garlicky Chicken and Barley Soup
Monday was a bit chilly and perfect for a crockpot soup. We tried a new one that come highly recommended. However, only after I started making it, did I realize we only had about half the ingredients, so we modified it. It was excellent. I can only imagine how great the original recipe will be! … Continue reading Modified Garlicky Chicken and Barley Soup