Orange Braised and Glazed Butternut Squash
Not only does the Orange Braised and Glazed Butternut Squash have some of the bright elements of orange zest, but it also has a comforting complexity of caramelizing the natural sugars of the squash and orange juice which is enhanced with nutmeg.
Pumpkin Breakfast Pudding
It’s as cooling as it is warm with the deep yet bright notes of cardamom which is accentuated by the complexity of buckwheat honey. The pumpkin brings a freshness and cottage cheese keeps it light with acidity while bringing a creamy texture.
Roasted Butternut Squash and Peanut Salad
This salad has almost everything I love in food, the deep notes of caramel in the squash, the brightness of fresh herbs, the grounding peanuts, and the fruity tanginess of pomegranate molasses.
Braised and Glazed Butternut Squash Soup
My mom makes some of the best butternut squash. She uses the braised and glazed method from Mark Bittman in How to Cook Everything. This soup uses that method to make the squash burst with flavor.