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FALL from Pg 8 Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. Roast butternut squash with 2 tbsp of EVOO for about 45 minutes until fork tender. Heat remaining 2 tbsp of EVOO in a medium pot over medium-high. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and softened, 8–10 minutes. Add in the roasted butternut squash and nutmeg and cook, stirring, until fragrant and garlic is softened, about 1 minute. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boil- ing salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, about 3 minutes less than package directions. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Transfer squash mixture to a blender. Add 1 cup heavy cream and purée until smooth; season with salt Pour 1⁄2 cup squash purée into a 13×9-inch baking dish and spread to edges. Scatter pasta over sauce, then pour remaining sauce over. Top with 1⁄2 cup Parme- san. Broil for 4 minutes to get the top nice and brown. Top with sage, more parmesan, and fresh pepper. Squash Cake The recipe calls for any roasted squash I fi nd that a butternut is the prefect squash to use in this recipe. Ex- periment with different kinds of squash and see what you like. Ingredients 1 cup canola or good quality oil 1 cup organic sugar or use refi ned white 1 cup brown sugar 4 eggs 2 cups whole wheat white fl our or all purpose 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup roasted squash, pureed Maple Cream Cheese Frosting 1 block (8 oz.) cream cheese, room temperature 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, room temperature 2 Tbsp. real maple syrup 1 lb. powdered sugar (or more/less to achieve de- sired consistency) Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Blend oil and sugar. Then add the eggs and whisk together until blended. Add in all the dry ingredients and whisk. Now add W ish it Away by C alling To day • Commercial, Residential, & Farm • Hydro Jetting • Environmentally Safe Products FAST, EFFECTIVE, SERVICE ������������������������������� (320) 587-4110 www.geniedrains.com 8 Senior Squash Biscuits What better way to enjoy a meal than with a biscuit? This biscuit is perfect for a bowl of soup or just put on the table with some honey butter. Ingredients For the biscuits: 2 1⁄2 Cups all-purpose fl our 3 tsp baking powder More FALL on Pg 24 ���� ���� • Maintenance Agreements Your drain and sewer specialists Frosting: Using an electric mixer, cream together cream cheese, butter, and maple syrup until smooth and well- combined. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mix- ing well. Spread one cake layer with half of the frost- ing using a knife. Add the second layer and spread the remaining frosting on top. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. Cooking Country • Video Inspection & Location Call Genie Drain Cleaning today! the butternut squash baby food and blend. Pour the cake mixture into 2 greased 9 inch round baking pans. Bake for 1 hour and check the cake at 45 minutes using a toothpick in the center. Some ovens vary. Make sure custard is done and pie crust golden brown. Connections November 2018 ���� Chris ����������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������� � ����������������������������� ������������������� ���������������������������������� ���������������� ��������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������� � ����������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������ �������������������������������������������������������� Senior Connections HJ.COM