Doesn't this look so inviting and delicious? I've been SO ready for fall to arrive, and it's finally here! Yesterday just felt like a day for a colorful, flavorful fall meal.
Mind you, here at the Wilson house, we really do try to eat pretty healthily. However, sometimes it's difficult to break away from the go-to grains so typical in the American diet, among other things. I occasionally prepare millet as an alternative to rice, pasta, etc. It's a grain rich in nutrients, but sometimes it can be a little boring if you just prepare it like you would a side of rice. So- I found this yummy recipe for Mark Bittman's Autumn Millet Bake Recipe. I used butternut squash (my fav variety of winter squash) as well as dried cranberries as the grocery store still didn't have the fresh berries in stock. It turned out really yummy! I'd say to add an extra 1/2 c. of liquid (I used chicken broth) beyond what the recipe calls for, as the millet really absorbs the liquid as it's baking.
What else did I prepare? A crustless spinach quiche with onions, garlic, spinach (of course), and a small amount of a blend of shredded italian cheeses. I chose to leave out the crust just to keep the wheat out of the meal. The kids devoured it! And the salad-- nothing special there... just God's good ole raw veggies with a few dried cranberries to pull the meal together.
What are some of your favorite fall recipes? Share them with me! I'd love to try them.
That's all for tonight friends!
Grace and Peace.
~Heather
Mind you, here at the Wilson house, we really do try to eat pretty healthily. However, sometimes it's difficult to break away from the go-to grains so typical in the American diet, among other things. I occasionally prepare millet as an alternative to rice, pasta, etc. It's a grain rich in nutrients, but sometimes it can be a little boring if you just prepare it like you would a side of rice. So- I found this yummy recipe for Mark Bittman's Autumn Millet Bake Recipe. I used butternut squash (my fav variety of winter squash) as well as dried cranberries as the grocery store still didn't have the fresh berries in stock. It turned out really yummy! I'd say to add an extra 1/2 c. of liquid (I used chicken broth) beyond what the recipe calls for, as the millet really absorbs the liquid as it's baking.
What else did I prepare? A crustless spinach quiche with onions, garlic, spinach (of course), and a small amount of a blend of shredded italian cheeses. I chose to leave out the crust just to keep the wheat out of the meal. The kids devoured it! And the salad-- nothing special there... just God's good ole raw veggies with a few dried cranberries to pull the meal together.
What are some of your favorite fall recipes? Share them with me! I'd love to try them.
That's all for tonight friends!
Grace and Peace.
~Heather
