Pan Fried Polenta Cakes with Butternut Squash and Turnip Puree and Ricotta

Why is this a Foodgasm?

Well this was my first time with polenta, yes I was a polenta virgin, I will admit it. Why oh why did I not try you sooner polenta? You are so delicious and versatile! So for those of you that do not know what polenta is basically coarsely ground cornmeal. It is used in a lot of Italian cooking. I actually saved myself some time and bought a pre-cooked pack of polenta at Trader Joe's. Cheating? I like to think of it as a more efficient use of time. This meal here took like less than 20 minutes to put together. I work full time, as I am sure most of you do, so I like to maximize my time at home. Back to the polenta....this was AMAZING and EASY. This is crunchy, buttery, salty, savory and creamy all on one plate! I cannot even express to you the sexy taste of this- just image a thick buttery potato chip texture on the outside and a baked potato inside....yeah you entered a whole new world. That is pan-fried polenta BABY! Oh and there are health benefits, each serving has more than your daily recommended intake of Vitamin A!

Yields 5 servings

Butternut Squash Wontons with an Apple Cider Reduction

Why is this a Foodgasm? Sweet and creamy butternut squash nested in a crunchy wonton and covered in a sweet and spicy apple cider reduction, how can this not be a foodgasm? You will do your own little happy dance when you eat these up!

Yields 12 servings of 4 wontons

First Cooking Demo Video: Mini Butternut Squash Quiche with Bacon!

This was sooooo much fun! I did a cooking demo at my company and absolutely loved it, the positive response I got back was amazing! This may be my calling! Today a cooking video, tomorrow Food Network!! If it only happened that fast?!

Slow Roasted Rosemary, Garlic and Lemon Lamb with Red Potatoes

Why is this a Foodgasm? The heavenly smell of my home when I was roasting this lamb was almost enough to transport me to ecstasy! The sweet taste of the lamb with the acidity of the lemon and rosemary and the edge of the garlic was both traditionally greek with a modern american twist. I bit into the sweet, juicy and tender lamb and almost cried! I have never had lamb this good!!

This is a 5 point foodgasm (per 3 oz. serving of meat)!

Mini Butternut Squash Quiche with Bacon

This is the quiche as one large quiche, sadly I did not get pictures of the mini quiches- which are amazing!

Why is this a Foodgasm? Since we are quickly approaching Autumn what better way tp celebrate with some butternut squash deliciousity?! This brings together the creamy texture of butternut squash with the spices of the season, a dash of both nutmeg and cinnamon along with the candy of meats BACON! Wow wow wow! Bring it on!

This is a 1 point foodgasm (per mini quiche)!