something old...something new

we got a new csa basket this week...

i am excited about the fall bounty. we got broccoli and chard in the last basket but cauliflower and butternut squash were basket newbie and they piqued my autumnal kulinary interests. tonight, i made a (new to me) butternut squash recipe along with an (old-as in, i have made this before) swiss chard recipe.

something new: butternut squash gratin with blue cheese and sage
holy cow. seriously. this dish was appealing to every sense. the butternut squash was vibrant to look at and had that distinct gourd smell (reminds me of pumpkin carving, which i'm doing tomorrow). the sage brought its own unique smell. nothing better than fresh herbs when cooking. the sweetness of the squash and the richness and sour of the blue cheese combined so perfectly.
something old: sauteed swiss chard with parmesan cheese
good and good for you. the garlic, white wine, and lemon provide and a great juice for this green. the red onion and the parmesan cheese (as with the last dish) are this yin and yang of taste.
and these two are very visually appealing parts of my dinner. i love lots of color on my plate--it means lots of vitamins and minerals (k, a, c, e, potassium, iron).
now onto the cookies... :)