Butternut Squash Pizza

I always see recipes that pair butternut squash with sage, and I was curious to see what all the fuss was about.  I decided to try it this combination out in pizza form!


Caramelized onions...

Butternut Squash goes in the oven to roast.

Sage Fried in oil

Top pizza with fried sage and oil, then squash, caramelized onions and goat cheese.
By the time I remember to take a picture of the finished product only 2 pieces were left!

I also made a side of roasted brussel sprouts with balsamic reduction.
Brussel spouts halved and tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper.

Simmer balsamic in a small sauce pan until liquid is reduced, then toss with the roasted brussel sprouts.

Mole Pipian

Pumpkin Seed Mole!

Recipe from:

http://leitesculinaria.com/74276/recipes-pumpkin-seed-mole.html

• 1 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
• 1 white onion, cut into wedges
• 5 tomatillos, husked and halved
• 5 garlic cloves, halved
• 2 jalapeño peppers, sliced
• 2 cups chicken stock or broth
• 1 cup packed coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup fresh epazote (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt

First you roast the pumpkin seeds, cumin and oregano in a skillet for 4 minutes.  Then blend in a food processor until finely ground.

Next in the same pan, add oil, tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapeno.

Cook vegetables for about 5 minutes.  You don't need to stir continuously-let vegetable brown a little.

Meanwhile prepare the epazote, cilantro and parsley..

Put vegetables, herbs and chicken broth into a food processor and blend.

Mix blended vegetables with ground pumpkin seeds and spices.

Gently simmer mixture for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

I served this over chicken and zucchini, but it could also be served with fish or on top of enchiladas.