My version of a salad I’ve had at other people’s houses. Kinda had to make up the measurements, so you may have to tweak it to your own liking. It definitely needs more carrots than broccoli. I’m always surprised by how much I like it.

1 1/2 to 2 c grated raw carrots (also [...]

This recipe was featured in theNest.com newsletter which I receive periodically. I’m replacing the brown sugar the original recipe calls for with maple  syrup. I can’t wait to try it! I love ginger and have been craving gingersnaps recently…

4 lb. sweet potatoes
salt and fresh ground black pepper
1/2 c margarine
 2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp freshly grated ginger
1 [...]

I got the idea for this recipe from a friend and modified it to be a little more healthy. I’m sorry I don’t have exact measurements since it’s something I sort of made up! The name is misleading, since you actually end up baking the potatoes about three times in all. Each time brings out [...]

Again thanks to Facebook, I got this recipe from another childhood friend. I love butternut squash in any form, so of course it caught my attention when she mentioned it. This chili is sooo good. I ate it over cornbread.

1 lg butternut squash, peeled, halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 zucchini, diced
1 or 2 [...]

Got this recipe from the squash display at the grocery store. I didn’t follow the recipe exactly, so here’s my adaptation. It’s still fairly high in fat, so I use it more for a special occasion type dish. But, a good way to work a vegetable in to that special occasion. I love it, and [...]

This recipe comes, thanks to Facebook, from a gradeschool friend. Made it last night for some friends and they all liked it. I’ll be making it again. Probably soon.

1/4 c olive oil
1 pkg extra firm tofu, cut into small cubes
1 lg onion, diced or thinly sliced
1/4 c brown sugar
2 or 3 bell peppers, [...]

This recipe came from Martha Stewart; I saw her make it on the Today show a few years ago. I’ve always loved butternut squash, but this has become one of my favorite ways to eat it. I’ve reduced the oil she called for, but otherwise it’s pretty much the same.

1 large butternut squash
salt & pepper
1 [...]

I got this idea from the restaurant J. Alexander’s. It’s one of their vegetable sides. I don’t know exactly how they make it, but this is how I’ve done it!

1 spaghetti squash
salt
pepper
olive oil
tomato sauce
shredded parmesan cheese (optional) or finely chopped pine nuts (optional)

Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Place cut side [...]

This recipe also came from the Lifestyle Center of America; it’s about the only way I could ever eat cooked cabbage!

1 tsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
8 c cabbage, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces (about 1 small head)
2 tbsp McKay’s chicken-style seasoning
3/4 to 1 c water
1/4 c raw walnuts, chopped

In a [...]

Got this recipe from the Lifestyle Center of America when I worked there.

2 c diced carrots
1 c diced onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp McKay’s chicken-style seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/8 tsp paprika
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 c butternut squash, peeled and diced
15 oz can garbanzo beans, with juice

Saute the first four [...]