Baked Spaghetti Squash with Sage Almond Cream

Baked spaghetti squash can be pretty versatile. In this recipe, the squash strands are carefully scraped out with a fork to make a spaghetti-like dish with a delicious plant-based creamy sage sauce. It’s kind of like pasta Alfredo, but healthier!


Butternut Squash Noodles with Hempseed Pesto

Try these butternut squash noodles with hempseed pesto for a fantastically simple, vegan, nutrient dense meal. Butternut squash noodles are probably better purchased already made, only because of the odd shape and hard shell of the squash. It could turn into a burdensome project if you try to do it by hand. However, you could … Read More


Portobello Mushroom Stuffed with Miso-Ginger Squash

I’ve always suspected that butternut squash and miso would love hanging out together… and I was totally right! This combination, along with the marinated Portobello mushroom, packs a lot of flavor. And it’s a super easy way to warm up your winter weeknight dinner table.


Pear & Red Kuri Squash Soup

The feeling of fall has moved in right on schedule here in Los Angeles. So red kuri squash soup is where my mind went when I saw some beautiful red kuris at the Farmers market. This soup is super simple and can be made in a matter of minutes while you are multi-tasking and doing … Read More


Squash Blossom Coconut Brown Rice

Every once in a while, I love to treat myself to a delicious sticky coconut brown rice dish. There are many variations that can explored, like this version using fresh squash blossoms from the garden. I actually created this by accident, when I had picked a bunch of squash blossoms with the intention of doing a … Read More


Vegan Red Kuri Squash Pancakes

I took about a month off from the Whole Dish to work on some new year projects and get focused on 2018. And, to be honest, I really wanted to take some time to play around with aquafaba in the kitchen. And these red kuri squash pancakes are a pretty good start! I think the … Read More


Whole Roasted Butternut Squash with Tomatillo-Pepita Sauce & Pomegranate

My friend in Grand Junction Colorado gave me a few of her butternut squash when I was on a recent trip to her state. In addition to that, we had our own harvest of butternut squash here in Los Angeles. So, what to do with all that squash? Well, there is the typical soup, ravioli … Read More


Stuffed Kabocha Squash with Buckwheat, Pistachios, Pears & Pomegranate

It’s October 1st, and therefore it is not too early to get the autumn flavors and smells going in the kitchen! Hell, if Macy’s can put out Christmas merchandise, then I can make a stuffed kabocha squash for dinner, okay? There is a vendor at the Farmers Market who always has a humble variety of … Read More


Linguine with Cashew Cheese Sauce, Sage, Butternut Squash & Peas

This month my kid got married, and we got our first real feeling of autumn outside. My son’s wedding plays a part in today’s post. I decided to prepare the food for the wedding, and give it a personalized touch for the special occasion. The bride and groom wanted a vegan menu, with vegan macaroni … Read More


Stuffed Ronde de Nice Squash with Tuscan Kale & Cannellini Bean Salad

Each year I like to try a different kind of squash in the food garden. And I am extremely pleased that ronde de nice squash made its way onto my list this year! It has the consistency of a summer squash like zucchini, yet it is hearty, with a soft center and tender seeds that … Read More