Tag: summer squash

autumn soba

Autumnal Sesame Soba

   Take sesame dressed chilled soba into the fall by adding some heartier ingredients like delicata squash, chicken and red cabbage. I will start this off with the usual disclaimer that I am in no way, shape, or form saying this some traditional, authentic recipes from any cuisine. I will […]

Spiced Zucchini Muffins with Walnuts

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon mace 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ginger pinch salt 1 egg 1/2 cup canola oil 2 cups shredded zucchini (one medium zucchini) Directions: Preheat oven […]

Veggie Packed Beef Chili

Ingredient: 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1 lb cubed sirloin stew meat 1 15-oz can jalapeño and habanero diced tomatoes 1 15-oz can chili-seasoned tomatoes 1 medium-large zucchini, sliced into 1/4 inch thick half-moons 1 (loose) cup matchstick carrots 2 cubanelle peppers, chopped 2 15-oz canned kidney beans, […]

Veggie Packed Chicken Lo Mein for Crowd

Ingredients: for the chicken: 6 chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1 1/2-inch knob ginger, grated 2 big cloves garlic, thinly sliced sauce: 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 tablespoons […]

Ham, Delicata Squash and Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 carrots, sliced into coins 1 delicata squash, cubed (you can leave the skin on!) 1 (loose) cup green beans (about 1/3 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces 3 green onions, chopped 2 cups ham, cubed 8 oz cooked wild rice* 64 oz […]

Fig and Delicata Squash Salad

for the squash: 1 delicata squash, sliced into 1/4 inch half-moons, seeds reserved 1 tablespoon fennel pollen salt freshly ground black pepper canola oil for the seeds: 1/2 cup raw delicata seeds, rinsed clean 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon fine salt 1/2 […]

Sardine and Summer Squash Spaghetti with Olive, Tomato and Capers

Ingredients: 1 onion, sliced into quarter moons 2 medium yellow squash, cut into bite-sized wedges 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1-pint cherry or other small tomatoes, halved 2 4.4 oz tins sardines in olive oil 2 tablespoons nonpareil capers 1/3 cup (drained) Kalamata olives 1/2 cup (loose) coarsely chopped Italian parsley […]

Smoky Eggplant Zucchini Dip

2 medium eggplants 2 small zucchini 1 handful flat leaf parsley, chopped 1/4 cup tahini 1-2 tablespoons olive oil juice of 2 lemons 2 cloves garlic, minced salt freshly ground black pepper healthy pinch ground chipotle Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Place each eggplant on a gas burner and grill, […]