Butternut Squash with Spiced Cider | Swirls and Spice

Butternut Squash with Spiced Cider: A Side Dish for All Seasons

Cubes of butternut squash braised in apple cider and one simple spice make a very fine side dish. It’s an easy enough side to accompany roast chicken on a weeknight or weekend. And with so much flavor and minmal oven time, this variation of squash can easily earn a place on your holiday table as well. Instead of potatoes or rice, why not try butternut squash as a … Continue reading Butternut Squash with Spiced Cider: A Side Dish for All Seasons

aiming4simpleNovember 2016November 20168 Comments

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Apple Cider Overnight Oats

Pour some fresh apple cider onto old fashioned oats and the next morning you can start your day with oatmeal that is magically sweet and naturally delicious! Once upon a time I made oatmeal almost every morning. Then things got complicated. First, I got a little bored with brown sugar as my sole flavoring. Until one day I discovered that you can mix in all sorts of sweet … Continue reading Apple Cider Overnight Oats

aiming4simpleSeptember 2015September 201514 Comments

Apple Cider Waffles with Pumpkin Ice Cream

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Cinnamon Glazed Apple Cider Waffles

When the air turns from crisp to chilly, and a light blanket of snow has begun to appear, I know autumn is ending. The ideal time for me to enjoy a mug of hot spiced cider has arrived. And since I have a large jug of apple cider handy, why not use some to make waffles as well? We enjoyed our apple cider waffles for brunch, with … Continue reading Cinnamon Glazed Apple Cider Waffles

aiming4simpleNovember 2014November 201417 Comments