Ginger Sage Butternut Squash Soup

by Cindy Yanasha Angulo in , , , , , , , ,


What a delicious start to Fall soup meals!! There's nothing better than a creamy healthy bowl of Butternut squash soup infused with fresh ginger, chili powder & sage! 

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Time: 1 hour  

Ingredients:  

  • 1 medium sized butternut squash 
  • 1/2 cup freshly chopped ginger
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion  
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2-3 Sage leaves (sage is pretty strong so you don't need a lot) 
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • water as needed
  • 1 tablesooon vegetable oil  

Recipe:  

  1. Peel & chop the butternut squash into small cubes. 
  2. Add the vegetable oil & onions to a large pot on medium heat. Let simmer until the onions are transparent, then add the ginger & garlic. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes. 
  3. Add the butternut squash, sage, & the chili powder (can add the salt & pepper at this time too). Stir to combine.  
  4. Once the squash is seasoned, add enough water to completely cover the top of the squash. You should raise the heat at this time to high so it boils.  
  5. Cover & let the squash boil for about 15-20 minutes (stirring & adding water as needed occasionally).  
  6. Once the squash is fork-tender, you can use an immersion blender to smooth it out. 
  7. You can test for salt at this time. Add fresh sage to garnish & serve!  
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Stuffed Mushrooms

by Cindy Yanasha Angulo in , , , , ,


What a delightful vegetarian appetizer!! Stuffed mushrooms are so easy to make & so impressive to serve. I came up with this recipe based on ingredients I had on hand, so  feel free to adjust the ingredients for stuffing based on what you have! 

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Time: 30 minutes  

Ingredients:  

  • 10-12 large stuffable mushrooms (can also use smaller ones for variety)  
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese  
  • 8-10 green olives  
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs  
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage  
  • 1-2 teaspoons smoked paprika  
  • 1-2 tablespoons diced jalapeño

Recipe:  

  1. Carefully rinse the mushrooms or wipe them with a damp paper towel.  
  2. Pull out the stems & dice them, set them aside in a bowl.
  3. Dice the olives & add them to the bowl with the mushroom stems.  
  4. Add to the bowl the cheese, fresh sage, bread crumbs, & jalapeño.  
  5. Carefully place enough of the mixture into the mushrooms so that it doesn't spill over but are well-stuffed. 
  6. Place the mushrooms on a cookie sheet with cooking spray or parchment paper. 
  7. Sprinkle the smoked paprika on top & bake on 350 for ~20 minutes depending on the size of your mushrooms.  

Tip: when the mushrooms start to form a little moisture underneath, they're ready! 

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