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Pantry Stew

Posted on Saturday, January 8, 2011 by Crumby Icing
Pantry Stew

Last weekend I woke up and was really craving stew.  I spent the rest of the morning in bed looking at various boeuf bourgignon and coq au vin recipes trying to be all French and fancy.  When I finally got up, I realized that the only real vegetables I had were butternut squash (which is actually a fruit) and onions.  I also realized that on a cold Saturday, the last thing I want to do is leave the house. What’s … Continue reading →

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Our Go-To Wintry Meal: Butternut Squash Soup

Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 by Crumby Icing

Butternut squash soup – one of the (few) reasons I love the cold weather!  This winter fruit (I had to look that up on Wikipedia) is naturally sweet and creamy, with a starchiness that makes for a hearty side dish or main entree. One of my pet peeves about other people’s butternut squash soups is when they contain added sugar.  It just doesn’t make sense why you would add anything that masks, rather than elevates, the aforementioned natural sugars.  Save … Continue reading →

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