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Greetings!
Happy Fall!
Please enjoy the new Feeding Your Life newsletter,
with information on October events, a delicious fall-
inspired recipe of the month and a money-saving
coupon at the bottom. Special thanks to all those who
attended (and continue to attend) my fall cooking class
series, which has been phenomenal. Be sure to
check the November newsletter for information on a
special one-night cooking class scheduled for mid-to-
late November. I look forward to supporting you and
hope to see you at a future event ~
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Recipe of the Month
Stuffed acorn squash
If you like loaded potato skins, you will love this dish.
Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash (cut in half and
seeded),
2 tsp olive oil,
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper,
1 can black beans (rinsed and drained),
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts (pignoli),
1 large tomato (chopped),
2 scallions (diced),
1 tsp cumin,
1 tsp chili powder,
2 oz of your favorite meltable cheese (optional).
1) Preheat oven to 425º.
2) Coat cut sides and cavity of squash with oil.
Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp of pepper. Place CUT SIDE
DOWN on baking sheet. Bake 30-40 minutes - until
tender.
3) Mix beans, pine nuts, tomato, scallions, cumin and
remaining pepper in medium bowl. Spoon bean
mixture into each squash half, pressing down to fill
cavity.
4) Cover evenly with cheese. Return to oven and bake
a few more minutes until cheese is melted and golden
brown.
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Food focus
Acorn squash
Squash is an excellent source of magnesium,
potassium, thiamin, vitamins C and A, and a good
source of calcium. Winter squash is available all year
long and is at its peak from early fall through the
winter. Choose heavy squash with a smooth, hard,
richly colored rind. Store winter squash for up to a
week in a paper bag in the refrigerator, or in a cool,
dry place for several weeks. Don't store winter squash
in plastic bags, because the plastic traps moisture and
encourages spoilage and rot. Since acorn squash is
low in calories and naturally fat-free, it is an ideal
choice for people who are attempting to lose weight.
Squash is also advantageous for those who are
limiting their sodium and cholesterol intakes.
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I love talking with people who are enthusiastic about food
and their health. Please feel free to contact me for more
information on how to take your health to the next level. I
would love to hear from you.
Enjoy today,
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