Sautéed Winter Squash Salad

Sautéed Winter Squash Salad Serves 6 Ingredients 1 small pumpkin (about 3 ½ pounds) or other thick-skinned winter squash, pith, seeds and skin removed* 3 slices thick-sliced pepper bacon (Hempler’s, a Northwest meat company, makes top notch pepper bacon.) 2 … Continue reading →

Winter Squash : Later is Greater

It’s the second week in December when holiday music fills the airwaves, kids dance through Christmas tree lots pointing to “this one, no that one”, and our slightly scratched, forever treasured decorations come out of the closet once again. Wait … Continue reading →

Mixed Winter Greens with Sautéed Kabocha Squash

Sautéed Mixed Winter Greens and Kabocha Squash Serves 4 Kabocha squash cooked separately then added to the sautéed greens adds vibrant gold color and almost sweet, rich squash flavor to sautéed winter greens. Dark green with ivory colored stripes on … Continue reading →

Delicious Winter Greens

Kale, chard, mustard greens, collard greens, beet greens and Brussels sprouts are called Winter Greens. Why? Probably because in areas with moderate climates like the northwest, they grow almost all winter long. Dark colors, rich flavors and sturdy textures fit … Continue reading →