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Butternut Squash, Spinach, Gnocchi Skillet

Let’s face it: We could all use some comfort food right about now. I feel myself about to veer into dangerous territory venting my frustration with recent events, but luckily, I already did that a week ago. If you want … Continue reading

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Spaghetti with Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard

This pasta dish came about because I had a bunch of Swiss chard in my garden that I wanted to use up before the weather turned, and because I wanted to make the most of butternut squash I see at … Continue reading

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Lentil Soup

I know that for most people, college food equals gross, but luckily I don’t have that experience. The university I work for during the day has excellent food including soup. The other day I had some sweet potato four grain … Continue reading

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Miso-Tahini Squash Soup with Brown Rice

This soup falls under the category: Things I’m Going to Make Again and Again. I know I say that about almost everything on this blog, but also, I only put things on this blog if they’re really, really good. I … Continue reading

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Winter Citrus Salad

I ate a lot of carbs this weekend, starting with an octopus that I made out of bread and ending with doughnuts that my sister brought back from Harold’s. So yesterday night, I opted for a salad. I usually make salads … Continue reading

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Quinoa with Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

Thanksgiving is a holiday of excess, and I’m not complaining. Every year, I manage to have not only an excess of leftover food, but also an excess of unused ingredients. That’s where this butternut squash comes in. I was craving maple … Continue reading

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Butternut Squash, Kale and Pepper Hash

Happy (Belated) New Year! Even though we’re already a couple of weeks in, I haven’t had time to write recently–I just moved to Washington, D.C., and this is my first post from my new apartment. I still can’t believe I’m … Continue reading

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Butternut Squash, Kale, and Pomegranate Seed Salad

Maybe because it’s squash season, or maybe because I have an (un?)healthy obsession with all things butternut squash or kale, but I keep pinning recipes to my Pinterest board that incorporate the two ingredients. Tonight, I didn’t feel like making … Continue reading

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Ice Cream Science and Stress-Free Squash Risotto

Last week, I spent five days in Madison, Wisconsin shadowing an ice cream scientist. As part of my Health/Science reporting class, I had to complete a practicum where I shadowed a scientist or medical professional. I’ve always wanted to learn … Continue reading

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Cream Puff Mishaps…And Foundation Grounds

This past weekend wasn’t particularly eventful.  The weather was unseasonably warm, so I spent most of each day outside.  On Saturday, though, I had a specific craving…Not for something sweet, for a change, but something savory. So, I headed to … Continue reading

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