When people think “Fall,” they think of trees, leaves, squashes, and gourds. Butternut squash is but one example, along with the pumpkin, of a food in the squash family. Its versatility and flavor profile allow it to be used in both sweet and savory dishes.   Known scientifically as Cucurbita moschata, butternut squash was first developed on American soil by Charles Leggett of Stow, Massachusetts in the mid 1940’s. He crossed a gooseneck squash with other varieties of the crop and...

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Preparation Time: approx. 25 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 30-45 minutes Serving Size: 3 empanadas with 2 TB icing - Serves about 8 2 Slices on The Slice Plan Ingredients 8 oz pumpkin puree 1 TB pumpkin spice blend 1 lb unbleached all-purpose flour ½ tsp kosher salt 8 oz butter, unsalted 1 egg 2 TB red wine vinegar As needed- water Cream Cheese Icing 2 sticks butter, unsalted 12 oz cream cheese 1 cup powdered (1...

Preparation Time: 15-20 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 20 minutes Serving Size: 2 skewers + 2 TB sauce; Serves about 8 1 Slice on the Slice Plan. Ingredients 2 chicken breasts, boneless/skinless, diced medium 1 cup pumpkin seeds, shell-on, roasted and salted ½ cup panko breadcrumbs 1 red potato, diced small ½ red onion, diced medium 2 TB olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper Pomegranate Rosemary Sauce ...

Preparation Time: approx. 15 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 30-45 minutes Serving Size: 1 cup - Makes about 10 1 Slice on the Slice Plan. Ingredients 3 TB olive oil ½ red onion, diced 3 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into medium-sized pieces ¼ cup ginger, fresh, chopped 48 oz chicken or vegetable stock 1 TB cayenne pepper (optional) 1 TB black pepper 3 tsp kosher salt, or as desired to taste Directions In large po...

Preparation Time: approx. 30 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 5 minutes Serving Size: 1 cup gnocchi with ½ cup sauce - Serves about 8 2 Slices on The Slice Plan Ingredients 2 lb butternut squash, diced large 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated 2 TB brown sugar 2 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp ground nutmeg 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour Goat Cheese Mushroom Sauce 2 TB olive oil 1 lb portobello mushrooms, sliced 1 TB garlic,...

Join Zach Breeding AKA Mr. Cook-It himself as he guides 16 participants through a 5 course Fall-Inspired Tasting Menu, with his book, The Slice Plan: An Integrative Approach to a Healthy Lifestyle and a Better you as inspiration! On The Menu: - Pumpkinseed Crusted Chicken Skewers + Pomegranate Rosemary Reduction - Carrot Ginger Bisque + Roasted Sunflower Seeds - Roasted Brussels + Pancetta + Roasted Walnuts - Rosemary Crusted Pork Tenderloin over Butternut Squash Gnocc...

Preparation Time: 10-15 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 20-25 minutes Serving Size: ½ cup - Makes about 8 0 Slices on The Slice Plan Ingredients 2 TB olive oil 8 oz pancetta, cut into ¼" cubes 3 pounds Brussels sprouts, fresh, trimmed and halved 2 each apples, green, cut into ½" cubes (unpeeled) 1 ½ cups chicken stock, low-sodium ½ cup whole milk or half & half 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepp...