open pantry spaghetti squash bake

the pile of squash

from the now-frozen garden

slowly gets smaller

6 servings

1 large spaghetti squash, halved and roasted at 425 F with bouillon paste or miso, maple syrup, and olive oil, removed from rind when cooked; 1 sauteed onion, 1 can artichoke hearts, drained; 1 small can tomato paste, 1 can diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, cheese or vegan cheese

oil a cast-iron pan, spread squash in the bottom, followed by veggies, tomatoes and paste, spices, cheese; 425 F until top is brown

lentil soup with kale chips

tired feet, snow flakes

in the air, standing right next

to the fireplace

source, 4 servings, 412 calories

olive oil, 1 chopped onion, 2 grated carrots, 4 t garlic, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, salt, pepper, 6 c broth, 1 lb red lentils, zest and juice of 2 lemons; 5 c kale leaves, rubbed with oil and salt, baked at 425 F until crispy

cook veggies in oil and spices until soft, add lentils and crisp them a little before adding broth, simmer until tender, immersion blender, add lemon and zest, season to taste, serve with kale

orecchiette with butternut squash two ways

for the roasted squash

use very little oil

to mimic french fries

source, 10 servings

5 c butternut squash, cubed, roasted in the oven with salt, pepper, olive oil, smoked paprika; 1 onion, sliced thin and caramelized on the stove in oil; 1 lb orecchiette, cooked al dente; 1 lb kale leaves, 1/4 c fresh sage, chopped; 1 c cream, 1 c white wine, 2 c broth, 2 t minced garlic, 1 c raw butternut squash cubes

heat the raw squash with oil and garlic and cook 5 minutes, add 1/2 c broth and reduce 5 minutes, add kale, onion, wine, and remaining broth and reduce 10 minutes, add cream and reduce heat, add sage, pasta, and squash, serve with parm