INGREDIENTS: 6 cups butternut squash (or other winter squash of your choice), cubed 1 tablespoon coconut oil 2 shallots, diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic Sea salt and black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 14-ounce can light coconut milk 2 cups vegetable broth 3 tablespoons maple syrup (or coconut...Read More

Roasting the squash adds a dimension of flavor and robustness to this soup. Serve with rustic country bread. INGREDIENTS: 4 pounds whole butternut squash (about 2 medium), halved lengthwise and seeds removed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick) 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 Granny...Read More

Serve with a lightly chilled rosé for an exceptional first course. INGREDIENTS: Soup 1/4 cup butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 large garlic cloves, chopped 6 cups chicken broth 4 cups peeled butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 pounds) 4 cups peeled acorn squash, cut into 1-inch cubes(about 1 1/2 pounds)...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. butternut squash 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons butter                             1 cup carrots, diced                           1 cup yellow onion, diced                     1 cup celery, diced                           2-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced              2 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced    Pinch ground nutmeg 2 quarts vegetable stock                       ½ cup white...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 medium size butternut squash, cut into cubes 1/4 cup olive oil 1 garlic clove, whole 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Salt and pepper 1-2 tablespoons fresh herbs such as oregano or sage Optional: 1/2 cup minced flat leaf parsley; or 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs lightly oiled; or 1/4 cup...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 medium butternut squash, cut in half and seeded 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup (more or less) chicken bullion 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried Salt and cayenne pepper Blue cheese and toasted walnuts for garnish METHOD: Cook squash in a microwave or oven until soft. Cool slightly, then remove the...Read More

This wholesome winter salad recipe by Melissa Rubel Jacobson of Food & Wine, gets a double dose of hazelnuts: hazelnut oil in the rich dressing and toasted hazelnuts in the salad. INGREDIENTS: 3 1/2 cups butternut squash, diced into 1/2-inch cubes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup hazelnuts,...Read More