The leaves are changing, the weather is getting colder, and it is FALL! As much as I love Fall, I have to admit that I’ve never tried butternut squash before – I know, it’s sacrilege. However, the wait was worth it! It was so delicious, and this risotto was creamy and oh-so decadent with the bacon and white wine layered in there. Key ingredients:– Butternut squash: To choose the best squash, pick one that is beige in color with little to no scrapes or cuts on the rind. It should feel heavier than you would expect. To peel the rind,…
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Continue ReadingAfter watching a few too many hours of cooking shows on Netflix, I was motivated to try a Focaccia. Done right, they are light and fluffy; done wrong, you are basically just eating crusty bread with different toppings. For this focaccia, I wanted to try a more fall-forward recipe and take advantage of some yummy pears I picked up at the Farmers Market over the weekend. And really, what goes better with pears than blue cheese? The dough for this recipe is tricky because it all comes down to temperature. Too cold, and the gluten in your dough won’t expand.…
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Continue ReadingFor my birthday this year, I wanted something easy without sacrificing flavor-this was just the dish! This one-pot meal was so simple, and cooking everything together was a great way to blend the flavors into a tasty meal. Plus…SUPER easy cleanup 🙂 This recipe is proof that you don’t have to sacrifice great flavor for simplistic recipes. One-Pot PastaTotal cooking time: 1.5 hrsServes: 2-3 Ingredients 4 garlic cloves, sliced 2 tbs EVOO 2 springs basil ½ onion sliced Cherry tomatoes, halved 1 lemon, halved 1/2 c white wine 4 c water salt/pepper Red pepper flakes Linguine 4 tbs unsalted butter,…