butternut squash

Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries
Sean Buchanan Nov 04, 2012 Butternut Squash 0 comments
from the FarmPlate Kitchen1     medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes1½   cups fresh cranberries2     tablespoons olive oil4     tablespoons maple syrup1     teaspoon kosher salt Preset your oven to 350 degrees and get out a nonstick cookie sheet or a sheet pan coated with cooking spray. Toss the cubed butternut squash and cranberries with the olive oil, half of the maple syrup, and salt. Mix thoroughly and place evenly on the cookie sheet. Place in the oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until the squash begins to soften and brown around the edges. When finished, drizzle the last 2 tablespoons of maple syrup on the...
Thanksgiving Dinner: On the Side
Sean Buchanan Nov 22, 2011 Butternut Squash 0 comments
This is the time of year when families and friends get together to give thanks the only way that Americans can: eating ourselves into a food coma. Thanksgiving is the crown jewel of all food holidays. Its devotion to an elongated meal, fiery conversations, and memories make it enjoyable for everyone. With the head of the table reserved for Tom the Turkey, sometimes we overlook what keeps this feast imaginative and exciting:  side dishes. What better way to keep your conversation civilized than to put satisfied smiles on faces, and keep them coming back for seconds? Inspired side dishes might keep Aunt Janice from complaining about rap music or bring your 15-year-old back to the dinner...
Butternut Squash Minestrone
FarmPlate Jan 13, 2010 Butternut Squash 0 comments
from the FarmPlate Kitchen 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 links Vermont Smoke and Cure Turkey-Sun Dried Tomato Sausage or other low-fat sausage, sliced 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 1 celery rib, thinly sliced 4 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups diced butternut squash (about 10 ounces) One 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes (with juice) One 15-ounce can Great Northern beans, rinsed 2 teaspoons dried oregano 6 ounces baby spinach or arugula leaves Salt and a generous grinding of black pepper Shaved Vermont sharp Cheddar (optional) Heat the oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the sausage slices and cook until lightly browned....
Soup Up Your Recovery!
FarmPlate Jan 13, 2010 Butternut Squash 0 comments
It's cold all across the country and half the people we know are under the weather. Grandmothers and other health experts tell us that the key to feeling better is to consume as much fluid as possible. A steaming hot, homemade minestrone certainly fits that prescription. Enjoy this easy, super healthy recipe tonight! Butternut Squash Minestrone from the FarmPlate Kitchen 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 links Vermont Smoke and Cure Turkey-Sun Dried Tomato Sausage or other low-fat sausage, sliced 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 1 celery rib, thinly sliced 4 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups diced butternut squash (about 10...
Butternut Squash, Sage and Cheddar Gratin
FarmPlate Nov 25, 2009 Butternut Squash 0 comments
from Julie Rubaud, Red Wagon Plants in Hinesburg, Vermont This is a hearty dish and only needs a green salad to round out the meal. It’s great for potlucks and any other time you want to feed a crowd. 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped ¼ cup finely chopped fresh sage 1 clove garlic, minced 1-2 tablespoons olive oil from Julie Rubaud, Red Wagon Plants in Hinesburg, Vermont This is a hearty dish and only needs a green salad to round out the meal. It’s great for potlucks and any other time you want to feed a crowd. 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped ¼ cup finely chopped fresh sage 1 clove garlic, minced 1-2 tablespoons olive oil About 3 cups cooked mashed...