Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

 

I was really inspired by the PPK Roasted Butternut Alfredo post, also recently made by Vegan in Brighton, I decided it was time to make some pasta! 

So with my new love of Macaroni, I made a delicious creamy pasta.

 

I also added some leek instead of onion and made a lightly cheesy sauce to go with it all.

 

I would love to say this is the end of my Butternut addiction, but I just finishes making soup and still have one whole squash left!

 

 

Last Vegan Mofo; Butternut Squash Cupcakes!

I haven’t quite reached peak Butternut squash consumption.

Since I am trying to explore more of the awesome range of recipes from Vegan Cupcakes Take over the World, today on my last Mofo Day, I made Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes.

I know what you’re thinking; my post says ‘Butternut Squash’, very observant. Yes I swapped the tinned pumpkin up for fresh roasted, Mmm!

 

I also made another swap, to make these Gluten Free Cupcakes by using Dove Farms Flour.

 

 

I made the accompanying Cinnamon icing to top the cake. The book suggests going 'Pollock style' on the icing, I took this way to literally...who wants to clean my kitchen?
 

I do love this cakes, so much sugar, might not be good to eat them before bed though.

Next time I would use less chocolate chips.

 

They are nothing like the Carrot Cupcakes, I would like to experiment with a bit more spice and try these without chocolate chips too.

 

I will be doing a farewell to Mofo, the highlights and favourite new bloggers.  Looking forward to spending this next year thinking of themes for next October!

 

Vegan Mofo 1st's; Butternut addiction

I couldn’t resist buying a beautiful, seasonal Butternut Squash, and picked one up the other day with absolutely no recipes in mind.

The deliciousness was shared out into;

First having roasted ¼ of squash with Marinated Tofu and salad

Then Parsnip, Ginger and Butternut Squash soup (winning combo)

Today I made Carrot and Butternut soup

 

Feeling pretty Autumny at the moment as the weather has seriously turn, and my ‘big coat’ is still in the loft, so it has becoming a very ‘Hot Soup’ and ‘Ginger Black Tea’ affair in my household.

Sadly now all the squash is gone...

Can I restrain myself from buying another? I don’t think so.

Exciting plans include; substituting Squash for Pumpkin to make a spicy sweet cake.

More Butternut soups, and... Butternut Squash Pasta!

Mmm...so much Squash in my life.

 

Might explore the idea of growing them myself next year, (tips welcome) so I can have a steady supply on my doorstep.