Meal Plan: October 11th

Winter Squash Forever.

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All About Winter Squash!

Photo by @jakecohen
This week we've chosen to highlight winter squash by showing how versatile these gourds are. We start out with a rich butternut pasta, move into a creamy kabocha soup and finish off with a hearty stuffed acorn squash. You'll need approximately 10 squash to make this week's menu. Happy cooking!
 


THE WINTER SQUASH MENU
 
THE RECIPES
 
 
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
by @jakecohen

This pasta is as fall-heavy as they come.  A creamy butternut squash puree is paired up with sharp cheddar, warm sage and sweet apple for a velvety sauce to coat spaghetti. It will warm you to you right up!

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Squash and Kale Tart
by @ascrumptiousbite1

This easy, weeknight dinner uses frozen puff pastry, any winter squash and greens on hand to create the perfect meal! It's quick, delicious and the perfect fridge clean out!

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Twice Baked Butternut Squash With Squash Seed Gremolata by @racheldolfi

If you're not sure what to do with those leftover squash seeds, this recipe is for you! This dish utilizes every part of the squash by adding them as a crunchy topping, making it the perfect textural contrast to the soft squash. 

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Creamy Kabocha Soup
by @ellielikescooking

Kabocha, also known as Japanese pumpkin, has a rich, sweet flavor,  with a chestnut-like texture similar to a sweet potato. Because it is so flavorful, Kabocha is delicious as the star of this creamy soup. 

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Butternut Squash Risotto With Portobello Mushrooms And Rice by @missmarzipancom


Nothing's better than cozying up to a warm bowl of risotto topped with fall veggies! This dinner incorporates both squash and portobello mushrooms to create a delicious, filling dinner. 

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Stuffed Acorn Squash With Lentils, Black Beans And Chipotle Cashew Sauce
by @feedtheswimmers

These stuffed acorn squash are the perfect thing to help you dive right into fall! Filled with legumes, rice, chipotle and baked in the oven, they're a delicious and nourishing dinner. Top it off with a vegan chipotle aioli and sliced avocado! 

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Spiced Apple Cupcakes With A Chai Tahini Buttercream
by @olivesnthyme

Nothing goes together quite like apples, chai and tahini! The apple cupcakes are tart, sweet and perfectly moist, with a hint of chai spice. The tahini brings a rich nuttiness to the buttercream, providing a great contrast to the rest of the cupcake!

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