Butternut Squash and a Tofu Medley
30 Oct
Tonight went something like this: I wanted squash. Bill wanted tofu. And so, we compromised by making this dish together.
I got the squash ready as soon as I walked in the door from work – face down on a pan with a bit of water, then covered with foil.
Can I count cutting squash as an arm-activity? What a workout.
We really debated on what to mix with the tofu, and we somehow came up with mushrooms and spinach, mainly because that’s what we had in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- tofu
- spinach
- mushrooms
- olive oil
- balsamic dressing
- garlic
- soy sauce
- green onions
- salt, pepper
Directions
1. Steam mushrooms/spinach together in a separate pan
2. Saute tofu in garlic, olive oil, balsamic dressing, soy sauce, a touch of salt and pepper
3. Combine both pans, toss with green onions
Thoughts?
I really liked the mix of sweet and sour between the squash and balsamic with the soy sauce and garlic. I will definitely be making this dish again.
I was the only one brave enough to make mine in a squash boat. I forgot how heavy squash can be! I only hate half and mashed the other for tomorrow’s lunch.
Dinner Date
Cooking dinner somehow turned into a Wednesday night date between Bill and I. We had fun at the table by:
Checking our our new stain resistant tablecloth…
…taking classic pictures of us eating squash…
…and dreaming about squash.
…getting tired of squash…
…almost falling asleep in squash….
…looking ghostly with squash….
…and finally hiding from the squash.
The Date Continues
Our impromptu date only got better by having to take a trip to the gas station to fill up the tire pressure on my car. A light went on this morning; I didn’t know what to do about it – and of course Bill did. I have no photos from that event, but I do have a photo of some pretty paper I bought at Plaza after work today. I justified this purchase by saying I’d make a book for someone special.
Lunch and other Eats
Here’s the speedy run through of earlier today:
This just in…. For the Love of Oats has to be happy tonight – the Phillies won!
And special thanks to RhodeyGirl and Kath for giving me advice about Calorie King. I think I’m going to join this week!
Awards
I still never officially put this on my blog, so I’m going to now. Thanks again, Mi!
This may not make sense, but I’d like to dedicate this award to someone who reads my blog daily and doesn’t have a blog - that’s you, Mom! I give you a Brillante Award for reading this every day and caring about me. Love you!
I’m out folks. Goodnight!
Those pictures from dinner are so cute!
love the dinner pics!!! too cute/funny.
The dinner pics are so cute!
Love how you dedicated your award to your mom! That was sooo sweet!
I love the impromptu date pictures! The butternut squash and tofu combination is totally original – it sounds great, though!
Giving your mom the award is a great idea! Congratulations Rose’s mom!
Oh, and I know RhodeyGirl and Kath already gave you the advice…but I use CalorieKing, too! I love it because that’s how I’m able to get calorie counts for all of the recipes that I post on my blog! It’s very useful
) Let me know if you have any other questions! I will tell you, though, that if you’re willing to wait they usually have a New Year’s special so it’s cheaper!
And last but not least, I LOVE your oatmeal stories! I don’t think you’re a whack job in any way, shape or form
) Creative genius is more like it!
you guys are adorable!!!! seriously. i wouldn’t mind being a third wheel in your date, it would be too fun to care about whether i’m butting in or not.
your dinner looks so good – i’m always surprised at how rich squash is too, being a veggie and all.
I graciously accept the Brillante Award. . . what better way to start your day that checking out your brilliant, talented, beautiful, daughter’s blog?
Such a lovely squash dish; and hooray for an award for Mom!! :0)
no prob rose!!
now i MUST know, where’s that tablecloth from? I have a slight obsession with stain resistant tablecloths….
sabrina – I got the tablecloth at Target – I think it was around $10-15. Hope you can find one too
You two are so cute. I love Bill’s vest. I like your necklace, too.
I have a butternut squash sitting on my table that I don’t know what to do with! Thanks for the idea!
This is true brilliance.