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Roasted Maple Butternut Squash and Garlic Mushroom Pizza

A homemade or store bought pizza crust topped with melted mozzarella cheese, roasted maple butternut squash, garlic mushrooms, and garnished with a handful of microgreens or frisee. This fall inspired roasted maple butternut squash and garlic mushroom pizza is delicious and simple to make.

Happy Sunday!

I hope it’s been a relaxing weekend for you. I haven’t had a weekend where I had no work or events planned for weeks now so it was nice to have a low key one. Went to the farmer’s market Saturday morning, stopped at the mall for a (or half a dozen) black honey matcha cheese tart(s), and then caught up on some of my favorite fall shows. At the moment, I highly recommend 9-1-1. Has anyone seen it?

Let’s talk about this fall inspired pizza.

Butternut Squash Pie

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Rich and custard-like butternut squash pie baked in a gluten free graham cracker crust. This Butternut Squash Pie is soo delicious and perfect for any gathering.

I know it hasn’t been that long since Thanksgiving, but I’m already looking towards the winter holidays. As soon as it hits December, it’s all about baking desserts to give away and buying gifts for family and friends. And of course, there’s all those holiday parties and potlucks. I’m soo excited. What are you looking forward to the most this holiday season?

I know when it comes to fall and winter pies, we tend to think of pumpkin pie and sweet potato pie, but I wanted to introduce to you something a little different. Today, I wanted to talk about butternut squash pie.

I’ve always been a fan of butternut squash. It’s works both as an ingredient for sweet or savory dishes. They’re great in my pasta and in savory puff pastries. And now I can use it in my dessert too.

Roasted Maple Butternut Squash Bacon Flatbread

A crusty flatbread topped with roasted maple butternut squash and crispy bacon. This autumn inspired roasted maple butternut squash bacon flatbread is delicious and so flavorful.

Happy Monday!

It’s Fleet Week in San Francisco, which means these last couple days our afternoons have been filled with the sounds of the Blue Angels soaring by.

I work in the Marina district so we’re right where the Blue Angels fly, and the sound can be pretty deafening, but it’s definitely fun to watch when you can get a glimpse of them performing in the sky.

So much has happened in the last few weeks as you’ve seen through short updates on the blog and through Instagram. I am so behind in everything! I wanted to share photos of my trip to Southern California, of Brit+Co Re:Make, of Eat Drink SF. Did that happen? Nope! There just hasn’t been any time to sort through all of my photos. So you’ll probably see all of that way later. And as the holidays get closer, my schedule feels completely overwhelming, both from work and from this blog. But I’m not really complaining. I actually love the craziness of it. I sometimes think I work best when I feel a little stressed out.

And the strange thing is, sometimes I feel as though I’m more creative and more inspired when I have less time on my hands.

That makes absolutely no sense, right? But it’s still true.

So…. Let’s talk about flatbread pizza for a sec. I’m on a flatbread hype, right now. They’re super easy to make since flatbread crust requires no yeast whatsoever, which means less of a wait time.

I made a late summer version, this Fig Caprese Flatbread, just a couple weeks ago. Now, I’m ready for a fall version filled with sweet maple butternut squash, crispy savory bacon, and fresh greens. Hope you are too!

Roasted Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

The creamiest mac and cheese with roasted butternut squash and the flavor of sage in every bite. This Roasted Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is the ultimate twist to the our favorite fall comfort food.

It’s November! Can you believe it?

And strangely, the moment it hit November, SF started feeling like fall. Like yesterday morning. It finally rained, just a little, but we’ll take anything at this point to help end the drought.

Plus the arrival of November means it’s time to rediscover your favorite fall comfort foods (and if you’re me, you’re also trying to figure out which dishes will make it onto your Thanksgiving menu).

One of our favorite fall comfort foods is mac and cheese.

Roasted Maple Sage Butternut Squash Toast

Slices of bread topped with roasted maple sage butternut squash puree and served with baby greens and pomegranate. This roasted maple sage butternut squash toast is an amazing appetizer for the fall.

It’s autumn! Not that you didn’t already know that. But I think it has to be my favorite season. As much as I love summer for the gorgeous weather and spring for all the flowers, nothing can outdo autumn in my eyes. All those pretty fall foliage. The trees turning into vibrant shades of reds, oranges, and yellows; the leaves decorating the ground with their brilliance, the crunch of the leaves under your booted feet, *sigh* I love it. I can stare at the trees all day. Well, if I lived anywhere other than in the City, where there are absolutely no seasons whatsoever.

But, oh my gosh. Autumn also means it’s the season for squash. All sorts of squashes. But, my ultimate favorite has to be butternut squash. I love the creaminess and the natural sweetness of these butternut squashes. And, minus the cutting, they’re easy to prepare. Over the past (almost) two years, I’ve featured butternut squash in multiple recipes, and I’m about to do it again.

What’s your fall favorite?

These roasted maple sage butternut squash toast are so delicious. You get the hint of maple and sage, a combination that works so well for fall. And roasted butternut squash becomes puree-like after being roasted so they’re relatively easy to spread on toast. Top them with baby greens such as baby mustard green, baby kale, or baby arugula and just a sprinkle of pomegranate for a pop of color. You have an appetizer that can easily be put together for your family and friends. Or if you’re me, you can eat them as a snack.

Roasted Butternut Squash Potstickers

Roasted butternut squash puree filled potstickers. Slightly crunchy on the bottom and soft on top, these sweet roasted butternut squash potstickers are the perfect appetizers.

I know it sounds strange, but I’ve been thinking of butternut squash potstickers since Thanksgiving. And of course, most of us probably associate butternut squash with fall. But why should we limit such a great ingredient to only a few months at the end of the year when it’s still available now?

You would think I would have worked on these potstickers as soon as I was inspired, but nope, it really did take me this long to finally get around to making it.

See, around Thanksgiving, I was watching an episode of the Chew. Have you seen it? I’m totally hooked on that show since their recipes are easy to follow with relatively common ingredients, exactly what I’m always looking for. In this particular episode that I watched, they visited a potsticker restaurant called Mimi Cheng’s Dumplings. I have never been there, but that doesn’t mean I can’t be inspired! The co-host of the show talked with the owners about making Thanksgiving potstickers. These potstickers are stuffed with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. Which led me to think of uncommon ingredients in potstickers.

So I thought, why not roasted butternut squash potstickers?

Butternut Squash, Bacon, and Brussels Sprouts Hash

Creamy butternut squash, crispy bacon bits, and sliced Brussels sprouts together in one delicious sweet and savory dish. This butternut squash, bacon, and Brussels sprouts hash is perfect for weekend brunch.

Sometimes it’s just a happy accident that certain ingredients end up together and work so well. This dish is one of those happy accidents.

I had leftover butternut squash from attempting a new recipe, some Brussels sprouts, and a brand new package of bacon. Individually, I liked each ingredient so I thought it might work together as one dish. Keyword: might. Because I wasn’t sure that all the different flavors would complement each other. I’m soo glad I tried it.

I love the sweet and savory components of this dish. Butternut squash is naturally creamy and sweet, but have you had it with maple syrup? It’s seriously amazing with added flavor. Add in some Brussels sprouts for a slightly bitter taste and crisp texture. Mix in crispy bacon and you have your savory component.

Butternut Squash Coconut Cream Soup

Rich butternut squash with sliced mushrooms and lightly fried tofu in a creamy coconut soup topped with shredded fresh basil leaves and crushed red pepper. Slightly spicy and creamy, this butternut squash coconut cream soup is perfect for the fall and comforting in the winter.

Ahhh! It’s almost Thanksgiving! Have you figured out what you’ll be serving yet?

I think I finally have an idea what we’ll be serving for Thanksgiving dinner. Better late than never, right?

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Anyways, this butternut squash coconut cream soup was one of my absolute favorites growing up.

It’s one of my mom’s signature dishes when we were kids. And it’s still one of my favorites now.

Butternut Squash Fries

Sweet and rich butternut squash fries lightly seasoned with salt and fresh parsley. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these fries are perfect for the fall season.

Now that October is over, and we’re well into November and quickly approaching Thanksgiving, I think it’s time to move from pumpkin to butternut squash. What do you think?

I actually prefer butternut squash over pumpkin because it has that sweet rich taste I just can’t find in pumpkin.

There are so many things you can do with butternut squash. Have you seenmy Baked Butternut Squash stuffed Manicotti? Or my Mushrooms stuffed with Butternut Squash? The photos don’t do them justice. At the time, I was still learning how to take photos. But I promise you that they taste every bit as good as they sound.

In today’s post, I wanted to share with you guys the recipe for Butternut Squash Fries.

Baked Butternut Squash Stuffed Manicotti

Delicious manicotti pasta stuffed with rich creamy maple flavored butternut squash and topped with a warm garlicky tomato sauce. Slightly sweet, a little bit garlicky, and very cheesy, this is a recipe you’ll want to make over and over again.

I have a major obsession with noodles, pasta included. I can probably eat noodles for every meal and not be tired of it. So of course, when I have a new recipe for a pasta dish, I can’t wait to share it with you guys!

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