As I write this, mango pollen and flowers are falling from above me and are lodging themselves in my keyboard. And I will begin with a warning that this is a long, long post! I promise, though, that there is a true Gambian recipe waiting for you at the end, and before it, the story [...]
Archive for the ‘squash’ Category
Benachin
Posted in Eggplant, Fish, Gambian food, Lunch, Onions, Recipe, Rice, spicy, squash, Vegetables, tagged bitter tomato, Bmachin, cabbage, carrot, chebu gen, delicious, Fish, gambia, Gambian food, hot pepper, Lemon, niambi, Recipe, rice, spicy, squash on February 10, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Moroccan-Inspired Stuffed Acorn Squash
Posted in Chickpeas, Cranberries, Curry, squash, Winter, tagged chickpeas, cranberries, cumin, curried butternut squash soup, ground chicken, Moroccan, spices, squash on January 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
This time of year, the market is beginning to look pretty scarce. Beside brussel sprouts, green vegetables are rumoured to exist. And as much as I love turnips and beets, there are only so many one can eat before you are craving something a little more exciting. This is when the humble squash begins to [...]
Butternut Squash and Arugula Lasagna
Posted in Basil, Cheese, Little White Sauce, Pasta, Spinach, squash, tagged arugula, bechamel, Butternut Squash, Lasagna, mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, squash on December 5, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I often cook up a large batch of food on Sunday to last me for the week, and this Sunday I craved lasagna with a twist. Rummaging for inspiration through my fridge, I happened upon an acorn and butternut squash. Squash is one of my favourite vegetables, and, as winter approaches, it is one of [...]
White wine and squash risotto
Posted in Comfort Food, Italian, Onions, Recipe, Rice, squash, vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter, tagged dairy-free, delicata squash, delicious, Italian, Recipe, rice, risotto, vegetarian on November 5, 2011 | 1 Comment »
To continue with the squash theme of the season, I’m posting this recipe for this very delicious risotto that I invented with my roommate during a dinner party earlier this week. I found that using delicata squash in this risotto actually avoided the need for parmesan, making this recipe an easy one for those looking [...]
Warm roasted squash salad with arugula and feta
Posted in Appetizer, Cheese, Recipe, Salad, squash, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter, tagged appetizer, arugula, autumn, delicious, feta, grain mustard, Recipe, salad, squash on November 3, 2011 | 2 Comments »
The clock is ticking for me, and my fridge must be emptied in the next week. Each autumn I have a tendency to accumulate squash – and last night I had a squash-themed dinner party with my roommate to get through them: squash dishes accompanied by a few delightful glasses of wine. I have had [...]
