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Mashed Pumpkin/Butternut Squash
Here is a mashed pumpkin recipe with a big twist from the traditional, with very different flavors. Thanksgiving is around the corner; the preparation, and the planning is at its peak. We do not have family here. We do not meet very many people during Thanksgiving. But all the festivities and the preparations reminds me of  [...]

Saffron and Honey Glazed Root Vegetables
Fall is one of the special times of the year. The vibrant colors, the sparkling sun (which is very very soothing after the the burning summer sun of Texas), the light breeze with an occasional nip which reminds you that winter is not far away but at the same time makes you breathe in and [...]

Cauliflower with Nuts and Cranberries
A delightful week night side dish; quick, easy with a slight hint of spice. The cauliflower florets are cooked in the pan till tender and then sprinkled with nuts, dried fruits, green onions and some dressing. Cauliflower is considered pretty unremarkable by a lot of people; not so colorful, known for its “notorious” odor when cooked [...]

Skillet Eggs with Potatoes and Mushrooms
A lazy weekend morning; no rush to go out, no big plans, no get together with friends, just looking forward to having a fabulous time at home, be together. That is what it was like the last weekend. We are not a privileged bunch who get to relax over the weekends. There are the extra curricular [...]

Butternut Squash with Black Beans and Walnuts
Smoky, spicy and lightly sweet; this is a very easy and simple dish to make. With all the abundance of the pumpkins and the squashes in stores and the blogsphere, I could not resist making this even if I had to do it just for myself. Before I move on, I wanted to bring in to [...]