Pumpkins are here which means it’s time to talk about my irrational hatred of Halloween.
Halloween for children, I’ll allow it, but Halloween for adults is a thing I cannot get behind. Perhaps I’m permanently scarred for life from bartending in college on Halloween nights in Madison, Wisconsin—the god damn capital of Halloween stupidity. If I had it my way I’d hide in the basement on Halloween with the lights off in the entire house.
I am told that people look down upon this behavior. So in the meantime, I’ll protest by using my pumpkins for pie, ice cream, scones, or other delicious treats. There will be no carved pumpkins anywhere that I can see them.
This week, I’m heading out to California for work, and leaving this pumpkin and these veggies behind. But a girl can dream about dinner, right? If so, here’s what I’m thinking about:
Fennel
- Caramelized Fennel Pasta with Sausage
- Braised Fennel Wedges with Saffron and Tomatoes
- Roasted Chicken Thighs with Fennel and Clementines
Pumpkin
Broccoli
- Warm Kimchi Bowl with Spicy Broccoli and Sesame-Scallion Wild Rice | Food52
- One-Tray Dinner Extra Everything | Green Kitchen Stories
- Spaghetti with Broccoli Cream Pesto | Smitten Kitchen
Green Tomatoes
- Fried Green Tomato BLT | The Gourmet RD
- Green Tomato Soup with Herbed Oil | With Food and Love
- Whole Wheat Green Tomato Galette | Sweet Phi
Tomatoes
- Shrimp Rigatoni with Tomato White Wine Sauce
- Ricotta Gnocchi with Anchovy Tomato Sauce
- White Chicken Pizza
Garlic
- Brussels Sprout Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing
- Garlic Green Beans with Anchovies, Parmesan, and Walnuts
- Garlic Mascarpone Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Diakon
- Sautéed Daikon | Pop Sugar
- Korean Fried Chicken with Pickled Radish | BBC Food
- Steamed Buns with Simmered Daikon and Shiitake, Pickled Bean Sprouts, and Mayonnaise | Serious Eats
Red Kuri Squash
- Red Kuri Squash Soup | Food & Wine
- Sweet and Spicy Red Kuri Squash Bowl | My Recipes
- Red Kuri Squash Pie | Healthy Green Kitchen
Red Potatoes
- Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
- One-Tray Dinner Extra Everything | Green Kitchen Stories
- Potatoes in Garlicky Chard Broth | Scaling Back
Carrots
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Carrot Romesco
- Roasted Beet, Carrot, and Blue Cheese Salad
- One-Tray Dinner Extra Everything | Green Kitchen Stories
Collard Greens
- Collard Greens Salad with Ginger and Spicy Seed Brittle | Bon Appetit
- Collard Greens Braised in Coconut Milk | Food52
- Dolmathes | Food52
Hahaha, I know I’m late to the party here, but if you think Madison is the capital of Halloween stupidness, you should try Tucson, Arizona!! A college town where it’s warm on Halloween means soooo much drinking, and lingerie = costume. I, too, hate Halloween. :)
writes CarissaHappy/not happy to know it’s not just here :). Thanks for sharing!
writes Vicky