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Posted at 3:46 AM by Brittany, on October 21, 2014

A few weeks ago I purchased “all the squash.” I wanted to do something fun with each of them, and I think I accomplished just that. Below are the random creations I came up with for five different types of squash. I don’t have recipe measurements because I usually just throw things together, but this will give you an idea of different flavor combinations to experiment with!You’ll see I used the outer “shell” of each squash as my bowl. Eating directly out of the squash shell is almost more fun than tormenting small children. Almost.

Spaghetti Squash

Named for its string like consistency, this squash is a fun substitute for noodles.

In the mix: olive oil, nutritional yeast, pepper, jalapenos, broccoli and cauliflower.

Butternut Squash

The squash with a funny name and an equally funny shape. Borderline inappropriate for both…

In the mix: Sauteed kale, cubed/roasted butternut squash, cranberries, cashews, olive oil, salt, pepper, and (un-pictured) quinoa.

Leftover butternut squash was consumed for dessert with almond butter.

Kabocha Squash

The squash I want to wear as a hat.

In the mix: Quinoa and gluten free penne pasta with tomatoes and brussels sprouts, topped with a vegan “cheese” sauce.

For the sauce

1/2 cup almond milk
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 tblsp gluten free flour
1/2 tsp yellow mustard
1 clove (chopped) garlic
pinch of salt

Combine all ingredients into a sauce pan and heat on low for about 4 minutes. Stir often until sauce becomes thick. I paired this with 1/2 cup (precooked) quinoa, and 1 cup (precooked) penne.

Acorn Squash

A squash that resembles an acorn. Ever seen a squirrel try to eat one of these?

In the mix: Cinnamon topped honeycrisp apples baked right into the center of the squash. Drizzled with a dash of raw honey to bring out the sweetness of the apples.

Pumpkin

October would not be complete without pumpkin, the quintessential fall squash. Pie pumpkins are perfect for making a meal or a treat. Naturally I chose treat.

In the mix: Pumpkin Joe’s O’s, cashew butter, cinnamon, and vanilla coconut ice cream.

Perfect ending to the squashed adventures.

Q: What’s your favorite squash recipe? INSPIRE ME, leave a link in the comments!

| 49 Comments Tagged Fall, Pumpkin, Recipe, Squash, Vegan

Brace Yourselves

Posted at 11:33 AM by Brittany, on September 20, 2012

I AM SO FREAKIN EXCITED!! Need I say more!? It’s happening folks, pumpkin is coming. I don’t think I have ever used the word folks before. Something about using it makes me feel like a mature english teacher. I am rambling..

I purchased my FIRST pumpkin the other day. I literally squealed when I saw it, I probably would have peed had I not just emptied my bladder..too far?

BABY pumpkin!!! I had to pose with it, and with other pumpkin decorations. My favorite decoration is my Mickey Mouse pumpkin head from Dland.

I specifically bought this pumpkin to sit on my windowsill so I can stare at it all day. Soon I will buy a pie sized pumpkin to eat, and a large pumpkin to carve.

I am so jazzed. Along with pumpkin comes..OTHER SQUASH!

I am going to turn into a squash this year, you just wait and see. I want to find a vegan spag squash meal.

Monday I did something I haven’t done in a while. I worked 4am-11:30, came home to change, got on a ferry boat, and went to Seattle to celebrate my best friends birthday.

I even had a drink, WHOAAaaA there.

My partying days have long been expired, so it was fun to put my party pants on and spend time with my homies. Needless to say on the 9:00 ferry ride home I passed out. It was a long day. That’s about all the wildness I can handle for now.

Oh and lastly, I caved..and I made a Pinterest account. I made a side bar link right under my bio, or just click here. You should follow me..if you want.

Q: WHO’S EXCITED FOR PUMPKIN!? Have I mentioned that I am excited?

| 32 Comments Tagged Birthday, Halloween, Pinterest, Pumpkin, Squash, TJ's, Trader Joes