Baked squash with feta cranberries nuts and honey

 

I have been seeing this baked squash recipe online and wanted to try it. It is a flavourful side dish although husband M didn't taste it.  He thinks cranberries and honey belong in cakes.

Ingredients:

peeled diced butternut squash ( 1 1/2" cubes)

1/2 c dried cranberries

1/2 c chopped nuts

1/2c crumbled feta cheese

2 tbs honey (or syrup)

1 /2 tsp salt

1/2 pepper

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 garlic powder

1/2 tsp paprika

3 tbs olive oil

preheat the oven to 400F

Bake the squash seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder on a tray lined with parchment paper 30 mins. Top with feta, crushed nuts, honey, and dried cranberries.

I cheat and microwave my butternut squash for 7 minutes before peeling and cutting into cubes. You can use maple syrup instead of honey.

Wednesday Memes

 

On Household Chores

 

Looking at the positive side of household chores, I don't mind cooking and lately baking is okay for me, how about you? Dusting, ironing and mending are another matter.

Beauty Empties Collection Bin

 

I was at this store looking for a birthday gift and noticed this Collector bin at the front.  It warns that it is not a garbage can, that it collects hard to recycle beauty packaging like tubes, caps, compacts and palettes.  It provides a QR code that you can scan for more information.

Sunday Smiles and Sunday in the Art Room

 

Welcome to Gillena's Sunday Smiles and to Nicole's Sunday in the Art Room!

This is a sunset based on a photo my sister sent from a cruise in the Bahamas recently. It is an ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") in acrylic.  

Roasted Carrots

 

Daughter L suggested I roast carrots for Grandson C the other day.  It was such a success I decided to roast some for us adults!  They are unsalted although this batch is not for Grandson C but they taste fine unsalted.

4-5 medium carrots peeled and cut in half

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp oregano or your favourite herb

3-4 tbs olive oil

 pre heat the oven to 400F

on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper mix the carrots with all the ingredients

bake 40 mins until fork tender.

Friday Art - Baby Porcupine

 

Welcome to Friday Art!  This is a baby porcupine ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") in watercolour pencil and acrylic.

Linking to Nicole's Friday Face Off and to Gillena's Art For Fun Friday.