Hail to Acorn Squash

One of the things I love best about fall (DEFINITELY NOT THE COLD WEATHER) is the abundance of fabulous fall produce! One of my favorites is acorn squash! I picked 2 up at Whole Foods the other day and they are FABULOUS!

Acorn squash is super easy to make and very versatile! My favorite way is to just cut it in half and scoop out the seeds. Dot each squash cavity with 1 teaspoon butter (I use Brummel and Brown) and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Then bake at 350 degrees F for about an hour, or until tender. If you are in a hurry simple microwave squash cut side down in water for about 8-10 minutes (or until tender) and then fill cavity with toppings. Yummy!

I suggest eating NOW!

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Onions Are Girl's Best Friend

I LOVE onions...Keith not so much. So this was only on my dinner plate last night, which is fine because it just means I didn't have to share! haha! But these onions come out hot, sweet and spicy...it is a flavor explosion in your mouth!

HONEY ROASTED VIDALIA ONIONS

2 large Vidalia onions

1 tablespoon water

1/4 cup honey

1 tablespoons butter, melted

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 curry powder

1/8 teaspoon red pepper (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Peel onions and cut in half crosswise.

Place onions, cut side down, in an 8 inch square baking dish, drizzle with water. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Combine honey and remaining ingredients. Turn onions over. Brush half of the honey mixture over the onions.

Bake, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes or until tender, basting with remaining honey mixture after 15 minutes.

Serves: 4

123 Calories; 3.0g Fat (1.9g saturated fat); 7mg Cholesterol; 314mg Sodium; 25.5g Carbohydrate; 1.4g Fiber; 20.7g Sugar; 0.9g Protein

Got 30 Minutes??

The biggest excuse (YES EXCUSE) people give me for not eating healthy is, "I don't have time!" And I always say YES YOU DO!! This was mine and Keith's 30 minute goodness from last night. Steak, vegetables and Au gratin potatoes...it tasted a heck of lot better than fast food and it was a lot nicer on our bodies!

So, I know you are thinking...30 minutes? Yeah Right! But seriously...the steak took 10 minutes on the George Foreman Grill. It takes about 5 minutes to steam vegetables and the potatoes were an organic, all natural mix from The Natural Grocer...took 20 minutes in the oven!

Really people...you can do this!!