Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Roasted Butternut Squash with Shallots and Garlic


I have been a little MIA lately, and I apologize! I also really appreciate those of you who keep checking the site and posting on older recipes! This is still very much a passion of mine... the cooking, creating, eating Paleo and blogging about it! However... life has thrown us a curve ball. (Which it does to us all from time-to-time). Personal issues and illness within our family have drawn immediate attention and priority! I know we ALL have experienced times in our lives when "life" simply overwhelms us.... Pain, suffering, bad luck, sadness, unfortunate circumstances, injuries, heartache... the list goes on! It's times like these when our foundations for good health come to test and really kick in! All of a sudden a great recipe, creative cooking or simply eating for that matter, do not seem important! But... we have the foundations and the experience to make good choices in non-desirable situations. This is who we are now: CrossFitters, Paleo enthusiasts, health aficionados! It is also times like these when we realize what "good health" actually means (visually & internally)!
People: Do not take for granted your health! Get out there and move! Eat well! Enjoy the pleasure (and luxury) of pushing your limits! Live well. Stay challenged. Eat well. Live smart. Eat smart. Stay active within your means. and...CrossFit!

I've heard this quote a lot lately from various sources, and it keeps playing in my mind: "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans" - John Lennon

Recipe:
20 oz. chopped butternut squash or 1 butternut squash peeled and diced
4 large shallots, peeled and halved
10 cloves garlic, peeled
1 C olive oil
1 heaping T red wine vinegar
1 large tsp. dried thyme
pinch sea salt & pepper
dash allspice & cinnamon

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine olive oil and spices. Put butternut squash, shallots and garlic in a baking dish. Add olive oil and spices and toss all ingredients well. Bake for 30-40 minutes... until butternut squash is tender and shallots start to caramelize. That's it!
Hope you enjoy this simple (delicious) side! :-)



4 comments:

  1. Yummy! Will definitely be making this recipe. Kelly, I loved your post. I am a big believer in living life to the fullest not knowing when it could all be taken away. It's an important reminder we all need.

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  2. great post, kelly!!! i love your honesty and also this recipe looks delicious.

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  3. kelly! thank you! <3 to u

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