Butternut

Popovers with Winter Squash Stew & Kale Herb Pesto

Popovers with Winter Squash Stew & Kale Herb Pesto Created by Chef Marguerite Grifka Ingredients and Directions for Popovers 3 eggs 1 cup flour 1 cup milk 2 Tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt olive oil spray 1. Preheat oven to 425˚. 2. Crack eggs and combine in blender with milk, flour, oil and salt.

Veggie Tacos with Organic Corn Tortillas and Pomegranate Salsa

Veggie Tacos with Organic Corn Tortillas and Pomegranate Salsa Created by Chef Kevin Templeton    Ingredients and Directions for Organic Corn Tortillas 1¾ cups organic masa harina 1¼ cups hot water 1. Measure masa harina into a bowl and add 1¼ cups hot tap water. Knead with your hand until thoroughly combined. Cover and let stand

Winter Squash Tacos

Winter Squash Tacos Created by Chef Marguerite Grifka Ingredients and Directions for Winter Squash Tacos 2 pounds winter squash 1 can black beans 2 cups red cabbage, shredded 2 carrots, grated 1 teaspoon dry oregano 1 lime, juiced 1 Tablespoon olive oil fresh cilantro 2 green onions, sliced thin corn tortillas queso fresco or cotija

Fall Quinoa Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

It’s time for a fall harvest! Chef Marguerite Grifka, of California’s Table, created this recipe for our Kitchenistas in the Cooking for Salud! program. This dish is bursting with flavor and full of healthy ingredients… quinoa, kale, winter squash, toasted almonds, raisins, chick peas, fresh herbs, and green onions, all tossed in a fresh, citrus vinaigrette! We all found it incredibly delicious and we think you will too!

Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Purée

Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Purée Created by Sara Polczynski Serves 4-6 Ingredients 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2¼ cups chopped onions 4 garlic cloves, minced 2½ pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces 5½ cups (or more) vegetable broth 3 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped ½ teaspoon grated orange peel Roasted Red

Three Sisters Cornbread Stuffing

Three Sisters Cornbread Stuffing Created by Chef Ricardo Heredia of Alchemy Makes 12 servings Ingredients for Cornbread 1 Tablespoon olive oil, for greasing the pan 2 cups medium-grind yellow cornmeal 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 Tablespoons baking powder ¼ cup sugar 2 ears of corn salt 2 large eggs ½ cup olive oil 2 cups

Quinoa with Roasted Butternut Squash and Pecans

This gluten-free quinoa salad was prepared at our latest Kids in the Kitchen event and was a huge hit! We mixed red quinoa, dried cranberries, green onions, roasted butternut squash, and pecans with a sweet and tart dressing that looked and tasted as good as it sounds! We think this would make an easy, healthy addition to your family’s holiday dinner!

Veggie Quesadilla

Veggie Quesadilla Serves 4-6 Ingredients 12 small corn or small (6-inch) whole wheat tortilla 9 ounces low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated (2 cups) 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups mixed, diced seasonal veggies (for winter, any combination of: butternut squash, onion, garlic, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, swiss chard, etc.) *Variation: Add a tablespoon of cooked black

Ranch Quesadilla

Ranch Quesadilla Created by Jesús González Makes 6 Ingredients 6  small corn or whole wheat tortilla (or Handmade Corn Tortillas, see below) 9 ounces low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups mixed seasonal veggies, diced (for winter, any combination of butternut squash, onion, garlic, mushrooms, peas or corn kernels) salsa, if desired Directions

Three Sisters Vegetarian Posole

Three Sisters Vegetarian Posole Created by Marguerite Grifka  Ingredients 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon mild chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 3 cups vegetable broth (or bouillon cubes and water) ¼ cup green onion, sliced ½ cup winter squash, small dice 1 cup assorted diced vegetables such as rutabaga, dark greens,