{Homemade Winter Meal}

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I found this recipe from the WholeFoods website, seen HERE. I made some changes to it, so here's my version. 

Winter Squash Stew 

Ingredients

2 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 TBS minced garlic
1 cup apple cider
1 quart vegetable broth
4 cups chopped kale or other dark, leafy greens(tough ribs removed)

1 Zucchini, sliced and halved
2 cups cooked white beans, drained
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound peeled and seeded butternut squash, cut into 1-inch chunks

Directions

Tie parsley, thyme and bay leaves together with a piece of kitchen twine and set herb bundle aside.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and herb bundle and cook until onions are just softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and zucchini, continue to cook until onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes more. Add cider (this is the best part, it add a special flavor) and broth and bring to a boil, then add kale, beans, salt and pepper, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. 

                           

 

Add squash and cook until just tender, about 10 minutes more. I love how the squash adds a little fall color. YUM!

Discard herb bundle, ladle stew into bowls and serve! 

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Quick Dinner Rolls

I wanted some carbohydrate with this soup, but I didn't want to go to the store. So I googled 'easy dinner rolls' and this is what popped up. Only 3 ingredients! I actually didn't have the mayonnaise, but I did have Vegenaise. If you like Mayo and havent tried Vegenaise - I highly recommend it. So much healthier! 

Ingredients

• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic (I added this ingredient because the reviews said they may be a little bland) 

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). If you are not using a nonstick muffin pan, grease 5 cups of a regular muffin pan.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, milk, mayonnaise and garlic. Spoon into the 5 prepared muffin cups.
3. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until nicely puffed and browned.

I am actually impressed with myself! It was delicious! Even the Boy rates it 4 Stars, meaning he wouldn't mind if I made it again. Yum!