Julie Chittock, Author at Humorous Homemaking

For the Love of Butternut Squash, + 5-Ingredient Butternut Mac and Cheese

Post from guest, Julie of Domestica Contessa

From fresh produce like sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts to warm soups, stews or chilis or sweet treats like pumpkin pie and mulled cider… I don’t know about you, but I love any and every fall flavor. And butternut squash is one of my favorites.

Butternut squash is delicious roasted, pureed, mashed and it pairs so well with warm fall flavors like sage, cinnamon, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar and smoked paprika. Plus it’s good for you!

Did you know that 1 cup of butternut squash has more potassium than a banana, provides over 400% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin A (beta-carotene) and also contains a healthy dose of vitamins B and C, folate and fiber? [Read more…]

Lip-Smacking Good Cabbage Recipes!

Guest post by Julie of Domestic Contessa

If your only experience with cabbage is canned, overly salty sauerkraut or stale, bags of cole slaw mix… I can completely understand why you may not believe me that cabbage recipes could be lip-smacking good. But cabbage is affordable, nutritious – and yes, even delicious!

It’s incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed raw, sautéed, grilled, roasted, braised, steamed, or boiled.
Cabbage is available pretty much everywhere – and for really low prices! And since it’s in season during the fall and winter months, it is even cheaper than usual right now.
Cabbage has a long shelf life – it will keep for 2+ weeks in the fridge! Once you cut it though, it’s best to use within 4 days (before the vitamins start to break down).
Speaking of vitamins, green cabbage is very high in Vitamin K, Vitamin C and Potassium (one serving has 75% of your daily value!) and red/purple cabbage is also very high in Vitamin A.
Cabbage is the perfect low-carb food: one cup has less then 4 grams of carbohydrates and almost 2 grams of fiber. It would be a great addition to any healthy (or even Paleo) diet.

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An Apple A Day, For Dinner! {Crock Pot Chicken with Apples and Bacon}

Post by Contributing Author, Julie of Domestic Contessa

Apple season is here! When apples are in season, not only can you find the juiciest, most crisp and delicious apples, but they’re available for really low prices. And I think we all know what that means… Apple Cobbler, Apple Crisp, Apple Pie, Homemade Applesauce, Apple Cookies. And as if all the sweet recipes popping up on blogs, Pinterest, and cooking magazine covers aren’t tempting enough, I’m here to share a few more ways you can enjoy an apple a day… for dinner!

In my house, we eat apples for breakfast, lunch and dinner – and snacks in between! And while I love an apple pie as much anyone, I would much rather prepare savory apple recipes. So today, I’m sharing with you some of my favorite ways to enjoy apples for dinner, including a super easy and delicious recipe for the Crockpot: Sweet & Spicy Chicken with Apples & Bacon. [Read more…]