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It’s Fall! That means it is a great time to try new recipes with the beautiful fall produce. If you’ve never tried butternut squash before, you really should give it a try. Squash is meant for far more than just decoration!
I’ve been making butternut squash for Nate. He likes it best when mixed with a little coconut oil and pears or applesauce. He loves pumpkin, though. Note to mommas: A few bites is more than enough! Pumpkin puree is so high in fiber that it can really bind up the digestive system.
Winter squash is one of my favorite fall foods not only because it tastes great but because it’s high in vitamins A and C, fiber, and even has some omega-3 fats. Who knew?
Not sure how to prepare Butternut Squash? Check out my tutorials on how to peel butternut squash and how to roast a butternut squash. Then, try one of these recipes:
- Chicken and Butternut Squash Spinach Salad
- Black Bean Chili with Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard
- Quinoa, Black Bean, and Butternut Squash Salad
- Butternut Squash Tart (like pumpkin pie only made with butternut squash – so creamy!)
Andrea
posted on October 5, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Oh Amy! Nate is so precious and he looks just like you! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE butternut squash too! Right now one of my go-to dishes is Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna (Dairy optional!).
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Amy Reply:
October 10th, 2012 at 10:43 pm
@Andrea, I’m glad you see the resemblance – I do. Not everyone does. We have the same nose, ears, and long eyelashes. I don’t think he looks much like Daddy. But some people do.
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Alta
posted on October 5, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Love that pic of Nate!
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Amy Reply:
October 10th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
@Alta, He loves pumpkin!!
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barbara
posted on October 6, 2012 at 10:46 am
Love the picture of Nate and love the recipes.
Gonna go out and get some b squash today!
You are the best!!
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Amy Reply:
October 10th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
@barbara, Thanks, Barbara! I could post Nate every day. We have tons of pics of him. Just a big love!!
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Rosemary
posted on October 7, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Nate is sooooooooooo cute!! Thanks for posting this picture of him!
The squash is yummy!
Rosemary
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Amy Reply:
October 10th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
@Rosemary, He is a doll. So darn sweet.
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luv what you do
posted on October 7, 2012 at 6:27 pm
I love adding butternut squash in my soups and chilis!
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Amy Reply:
October 10th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
@luv what you do, I think it’s a great meat replacement in soups.
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Selina@CreativeJuicesDecor
posted on October 8, 2012 at 9:46 pm
Look at that little face!!! He’s a doll…..glad to see a picture of the growing boy.
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Amy Reply:
October 8th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
@Selina@CreativeJuicesDecor, Thanks! Yes, I love him. So much!!
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Skylor @sproutlifestyle
posted on October 8, 2012 at 10:59 pm
If you can find a way to prepare butternut squash that I don’t like, I would love to hear it. It may be impossible.
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InTolerantChef
posted on October 9, 2012 at 4:51 am
I love it in soups and in a lovely red curry. The sweetness adds so much indeed
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Amy Reply:
October 10th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
@InTolerantChef, Yes!! Butternut squash is so yummy.
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