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Green Bean Casserole

Green Bean Casserole

This is not your grandma’s green bean casserole…  fresh haricot verts, baby portobello mushrooms, crispy shallots, and a creamy parmesan sauce come together to make the most flavorful and delicious dish. Green Bean Casserole 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, sliced 2 tablespoons butter 10 

Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream Cake

Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream Cake

Three of my favorite things, all tied together in one dessert:  chocolate, brownies, and ice cream.  Need I say more? I recently served this dessert at my brother in law and sweet friend Emily’s engagement party.  It was very well received.  No one had any 

Praline Butternut Squash Casserole

Praline Butternut Squash Casserole

I have expressed many times before my love for butternut squash.  This recipe is simply delicious and would make a wonderful addition to any Thanksgiving buffet.  This casserole can be assembled up to 3 days in advance and baked fresh the day of.  How’s that for getting ahead of the game?

Move over sweet potatoes… there’s a new guy in town.

Praline Butternut Squash Casserole

  • 4 cups pureed butternut squash (2 medium squash)
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

topping

  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup almond flour, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  1. Preheat oven to 325.
  2. Prepare topping, by combining all the dry ingredients.  Then stir in the honey and butter, with hands or a fork.  Set aside mixture.
  3. Whisk together the butternut squash puree, eggs, melted butter and salt.  Spread mixture evenly into a 2 1/2 or 3 quart casserole dish.
  4. Using your fingers, crumble the topping onto the squash.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

I recently served these to some friends who were over for girls night… they were a huge hit.  Everyone kept asking what was in them… So, I guess I shall share my recipe.  These also make a wonderful, healthy snack for the kids.  Mine get 

Homemade Pumpkin Puree

Homemade Pumpkin Puree

I’ll admit it’s much easier to pop open a can of pumpkin puree, but the fresh flavor of homemade pumpkin puree just can’t be beat.  Make a large batch and freeze any leftovers for later.  Who said you can only eat pumpkin in the fall??