Our friend Monica loves to garden. So much so that she plants WAY too much and gives tons of home-grown fruits and vegetables away to her very lucky friends. We received an acorn squash from her along with a bunch of other stuff. For the acorn squash we decided that stuffing it somehow would make for a great main dish. We found a couple ideas online for stuffed squash recipes but one that inspired us the most was influenced by flavors from Morocco. For more pictures and the full recipe, keep reading. Keep reading Moroccan Stuffed Acorn Squash… for the recipe and more pictures.
A Twist on the Classic American Cheese Burger & Fries
I’ve heard many people say pizza is like sex — even when its bad, you’re still having pizza. That’s how I feel about burgers. And a good burger instantly sends me into culinary euphoria. One of my favorite burger recipes I’ve developed over the years is a twist on gyros, the slow-cooked spiced Greek meat typically served with tzatziki sauce. This burger has been lauded by many friends, including one who swears it caused her to go into labor (on Labor day of all days!). But tonight I decided to take this burger to the next level, and what better way than to stuff it with cheese? In addition to twisting the classic burger, tonight we also made french fries out of butternut squash. They were crispy and dusted with Parmesan cheese and totally tasty! Keep reading for more pictures and the full recipe. Keep reading A Twist on the… for the recipe and more pictures.»