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This is my first blog which was inspired by joining The Produce Box, a local community supported agriculture group. With a weekly delivery of fresh produce, I have been challenged to create healthy nightly meals using ingredients I may not have purchased on my own.

Below is a compilation of weekly meals using the produce delivered by The Produce Box as well as some other recipes which have inspired me.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Butternut Squash Risotto-Success!

Today I made Butternut Squash Risotto. I decided since the recipe I originally found was very similar to my old stand by risotto recipe, to use my regular recipe with a few additions. First, I added 2 cloves of minced garlic to the onion. Second, I added cinnamon and nutmeg to my mashed butternut squash. Last, I only used a 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese. By the way my old and reliable risotto recipe can be found on the side of Harris Teeter Arborio Rice.

With the assistance of my husband, the risotto was served with Grilled Shrimp Skewers (we omitted the apple). (We have made this grilled shrimp before and loved it.) I added some fresh cut tomato to my risotto for a little color. And really who can resist farm fresh tomatoes? Overall dinner was a great success!

On a side note, my girlfriend and fellow Produce Box recipient made Butternut Squash muffins. Note to self, get that recipe!

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