happy friday, gang! well, we made it. not only through another week, but the new website has arrived. i will have a tutorial next week on how to navigate the site. in the meantime, take a look around and kick the tires. it’s beautiful, functional, and easy to navigate. i’m more than thrilled that Style at a Certain Age finally has a customized look and feel. and i wanted a space where my readers would feel at home. after all, you’re my guests! but i digress ‘cuz it’s Friday, and our favorite German Shepherd is on deck to usher in the weekend. we’re dishing up fall favorites today. stuffed acorn squash and apple cider cocktail. both are perfect for serving on these cool days that mother nature is delivering. this morning, i woke up to 48 degrees Fahrenheit – brrrrrr. well, almost… although i was happy to slip into my robe and sherpa slippers.
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stuffed acorn squash and apple cider cocktail
today’s recipes are soooooo good! as a young girl growing up, one of the few vegetables i liked was squash. so it’s a no-brainer to look for delicious and healthy recipes that include this nutritious veggie. acorn squash is high in carbs but loaded with nutrients providing a quality source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber essential for our digestive system. acorn squash is filled with antioxidants that protect us from cellular damage. plus, it’s delicious!
if you like bourbon or don’t, i think you will love today’s apple cider cocktail. it’s the perfect cocktail to serve to friends and family right through the holidays’. i tweaked the recipe and swapped the apple cider with sparkling apple cider.
all the fall colors are making an appearance in my home. who doesn’t love this time of year?! cork placemats (old, similar opens in a new window here and opens in a new windowhere) are a breeze to clean and a favorite of mine. this cork placemat for opens in a new windowChristmas or this one for opens in a new windowHalloween put the spotlight on the holidays. opens in a new windowwhite dinner plates and opens in a new window bee glassware keep the table setting simple and sleek.
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2 whole acorn squash cut in half
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
1 1/2 cups baby bella mushrooms chopped
1 onion chopped
1 cup honey crisp apples peeled & chopped in small pieces
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary chopped finely
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, gruyere, or mozzarella. i chose gruyere)
Preheat over to 450 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment + spray with olive oil to prevent squash from sticking.
Slice acorn squash in half, scoop out sides, and place flat on baking sheet.
Bake the squash for 20 minutes, until it’s tender when pierced with a fork.
While the squash cooks – heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan. Add onions and cook until soft. Add the turkey and sauté for 10-15 minutes until brown.
While the turkey is cooking, chop mushrooms, apples, and rosemary.
Add in chopped mushrooms, apples, rosemary, chicken stock, and spices to the cooked turkey. Sauté for 5 minutes.
When the squash is done, remove from the oven. Scoop out most of the cooked center, leaving a little bit of the filling in the acorn squash.
Add the squash filling to the turkey/mushroom/apple mixture in the pan. Stir until completely mixed.
Scoop the turkey/squash mixture back into the squash. Top with cheese of choice.
Bake squash at 450 for 5-10 minutes until cheese melts. Optional: broil for 2-3 minutes for a crisp top.
Cinnamon Sugar to rim glasses
1/4 cup apple cider
1 1/2 ounces whiskey or bourbon
1/2 ounce elderflower liquor (St. Germain)
juice from 1/2 lemon
1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or 1/2 ounce simple syrup
dash ground cinnamon
dash ground ginger
sparkling water for topping
Rim glasses in cinnamon sugar.
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker except the sparkling water. Add ice and shake to combine. Strain into a glass.
Top with sparkling water. Serve with a cinnamon stick, rosemary sprig, or both.
Notes
I substituted the apple cider and sparkling water with sparkling apple cider.
the pumpkins and mums have arrived! my front porch is slowly transitioning from summer to fall. but how cute is this casual ootd? a pop of pink is just the ticket for a beautiful fall day. this opens in a new windowcashmere sweater from opens in a new windowTalbots is absolutely adorable and is the perfect match for a pair of opens in a new windowrelaxed jeans. it was a chilly day, so i layered the sweater over a gingham blouse (old, similar opens in a new windowhere and opens in a new window here) to keep warm. opens in a new windowtasseled loafers are just the ticket to complete this fall look.
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oscar, and i wish you a lovely weekend! TGIF!
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