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Crispy Gnocchi with Roasted Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onions

January 25, 2021 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

Have you ever pan fried gnocchi so they’re crispy on the outside and soft on the inside? It’s my favorite way to eat gnocchi! I’ve been making gnocchi this way for a years – I posted a recipe for crispy gnocchi with pesto, roasted tomatoes, and goat cheese back in 2017, which I still love.

I have to say, there’s something about the combination in this recipe that I love. Cozy yet sophisticated, this is a dish I would be happy to get out at a restaurant. So bring the restaurant to your kitchen tonight. Pour a glass of wine, turn on some of your favorite music, and make this for dinner!

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Fall Crostini with Acorn Squash, Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

October 1, 2020 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

This is one of my new favorite fall recipes. I knew it was a winner when I made them for dinner and then again a few days later because Rich and I couldn’t stop talking about them…

I tend to like squash recipes that are more savory, so this is right up my alley! But if you wanted to make these a little sweet you could add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg into the squash mixture, or top them with a drizzle of honey and a few dried cranberries. You could even swap butternut squash for acorn squash. The flavor profile is extremely adaptable and up to you! As for serving, eat them on their own for lunch, as a side with soup or salad, or as a show stopping appetizer.

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