butternut squash

A vibrant and colorful dish consisting of a rich and thick tomato sauce with chunks of butternut squash, kale, and eggs with feta cheese on top, all served in a cast-iron pan or a large platter with fresh herbs and toasted bread.

Butternut Squash and Kale Shakshuka

Brunch - Middle Eastern - January 07, 2023
A bed of fluffy couscous topped with roasted chunks of butternut squash, crispy bacon bits, and nuts. Served with a tangy vinaigrette.

Roasted Butternut Squash and Couscous Salad

Main Course - American - January 09, 2023
A rustic, golden tart with spiral of roasted butternut squash nestled in melted goat cheese topped with snappy kale salad.

Roasted Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Tart with Kale Salad

Brunch - American - January 14, 2023
Pan-seared sea bass filets on a bed of roasted vegetables, drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil.

Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Lemon and Herb Roasted Vegetables

Main Course - Greek - January 10, 2023
A bed of spicy mashed butternut squash topped with sautéed red peppers, black beans, and corn, garnished with sliced jalapeños, and drizzled with creamy avocado sauce.

Winter Wonderland

Main Course - Mexican - January 18, 2023
A golden quiche topped with some fresh herbs and seeds, cut into 4 even pieces revealing chunks of butternut squash and shiitake mushrooms.

Butternut Squash and Shiitake Mushroom Chinese Quiche

Brunch - Chinese - January 28, 2023
A plate with spaghetti and carbonara sauce. The sauce is orangish-yellow and slightly creamy. It has bits of chopped bacon, butternut squash, onion, and garlic. On top is sprinkled fresh chopped parsley.

Butternut Squash Carbonara

Main Course - American - February 24, 2023
A mound of creamy orange risotto topped with grilled, glazed shiitake mushrooms and crispy fried sage leaves.

Butternut Squash and Miso Shiitake Risotto

Main Course - Fusion - January 23, 2023
A halved butternut squash filled with a colorful mix of sautéed bell peppers, onions, and corn, garnished with chopped cilantro and coconut flakes. The glowing orange of the butternut squash contrasts brilliantly with the filling and the dark char on top.

Autumnal Butternut Squash Beijinho

Main Course - Brazilian - October 25, 2023
A perfectly crusty bread loaf, with its warm brown tones striking against a rustic wooden board. The top is adorned with toasted pumpkin seeds, adding a dash of green and contrasting texture. When cut, the inside reveals an appealing golden-orange hue from the butternut squash, interspersed with fine, aromatic pieces of sage.

Autumnal Sage Butternut Squash Bread

Brunch - American - October 27, 2023
A vibrant bed of mixed greens, topped with golden chunks of roasted squash. Small white crumbles of feta cheese are scattered amongst shiny pomegranate seeds, all glistening under a glossy red drizzle of pomegranate molasses. Two sail-like orange slices are perched at the edge of the salad, suggesting a splash of citrus brightness.

Autumn Mediterranean Squash Salad

Salad - Mediterranean - November 06, 2023
A beautiful creamy orange risotto generously studded with flakes of pink trout, garnished with a sprig of fresh rosemary on top and a scattering of shredded parmesan. The plate rests on a rustic wooden board, with autumnal colors in the background, making the dish pop.

Autumn Harvest Trout Risotto

Side Dish - Italian - November 17, 2023
From above, you see a dark-colored bowl containing vibrant, chunky stew that breaks up the monochrome winter. Shades of bright orange butternut squash, dark green spinach, and speckles of red from the spiced tomato base are peeping out. A dollop of pastel-colored hummus cloud is perched on top, dusted with a burnt orange sprinkle of zaatar.

Middle-Eastern Spiced Stew with Hummus Cloud

Main Course - Mediterranean - January 08, 2024
A colorful medley of couscous mixed with chunks of roasted purple potatoes and butternut squash, shards of emerald green blanched Brussels sprouts, all speckled with crumbs of snowy white feta and garnished with thin slivers of red sun-dried tomatoes pop off a dark pottery bowl. Refreshing lemon wedges on the side and a sprinkle of parsley pull the dish together, making it pop on an icy background.

Roasted Winter Vegetable and Couscous Salad

Main Course - Mediterranean - March 11, 2024
A vibrant, Instagram-worthy dish. Richly colored squash pieces are scattered atop a bed of glossy bulgur, with edges of crispy, dark-green kale peeking through. Glossy vinaigrette accents on the kale give a shiny finish. It's a feast for the eyes, too!

Roasted Squash & Bulgur Salad with Crispy Kale and Sherry Vinaigrette

Main Course - Fusion - March 22, 2024
Tender, shredded, caramel-brown pieces of pork glisten with a light coating of tangy BBQ sauce, arranged in a half moon on the plate. Adjacent to it, a vibrant hash consisting of golden butternut squash, rich red bell peppers, and verdant sprigs of fresh thyme completes the plating, making an exciting color contrast.

Slow-Cooked BBQ Pork with Butternut Squash Hash

Main Course - American - September 15, 2024
A ceramic bowl filled with luscious golden butternut soup is the star of this composition. Sitting on the rich creamy soup are scattered, garnet-red sesame seeds and fresh green chives. Beside it, positioned asymmetrically, are number of asparagus tempura styled artistically, wrapped in dark green nori giving a pop of color to the arrangement; their golden tempura covering contrasts beautifully against their green heads peeking out. The bowl sits on a dark wooden surface, with scattered red chili and a spoon resting atop dark linen. The composition is sprinkled with extra sesame seeds for added charm.

Golden Butternut Dashi Soup and Asparagus Nori Tempura

Main Course - Japanese - September 16, 2024
The plated dish features stacked soft, rustic flour tortillas filled with flaky, rosy-brown mackerel. The mackerel glistens and is flecked with green herbs. Vibrant hues of orange butternut squash and red cranberry-adobo salsa peek from underneath like hidden gems. A garnish of lime wedges and sprigs of cilantro highlights the color scheme, making the dish look as though it's teeming with rich flavors and textures.

Mexican-Inspired Mackerel Tacos with Cranberry-Adobo Salsa

Main Course - Mexican - September 24, 2024
A vibrant palette of airalin orange risotto, dotted with glistening ruby red pomegranate seeds, and garnished with a sprig of fragrant fresh thyme. The dish is contrasted against a rustic artisanal plate, providing a true feast for the eyes.

Pomegranate-Braised Butternut Squash Risotto

Main Course - Italian - September 30, 2024
The vibrant orange cubes of roasted butternut squash, their corners toasted golden brown, rest on a bed of lush green parsley leaves. Speckled through the dish are luminous ruby-red pomegranate seeds, their glossy surfaces reflecting texture in the light. All this is nestled in a rustic earthenware bowl, the deep-set dish enhancing the abundance and heartiness of the salad.

Roasted Butternut Squash and Parsley Salad

Side Dish - Middle Eastern - October 06, 2024
A rustic centerpiece of honey glazed golden brown chicken perfectly nestled amidst emerald roasted Brussels sprouts and vibrant orange chunks of butternut squash. A sneak peek of pomegranate seeds add tantalizing crunch and color, garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs to pop in an aromatic earthy hue.

Honey Glazed Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash

Main Course - American - October 23, 2024
A striking dish boasting bold autumn colors: vibrant glossy orange butternut squash cubes sit prettily next to vibrant red cranberry jewels, sprinkled with dark green tarragon leaves. The squash and cranberries gently sit on a crisp walnut-studded bed of quinoa.

Tarragon-Infused Spiced Butternut Squash & Cranberry Fusion

Side Dish - Fusion - November 14, 2024
Round wooden dish littered with vivid colors: the sunset orange butternut chunks nestled on top of the pale, saffron-infused rice, contrasted with bright pops of green peas, red pepper strips and golden-brown edges of artichoke hearts. A generous scatter of cilantro and squeezed lemon wedges garnish the feast.

Roasted Butternut Squash Paella

Main Course - Spanish - November 27, 2024