Maple Cinnamon Roasted Delicata Squash

Ingredients 

  • ▢ 2 medium Delicata squash
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • ▢ 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Clean the squash, cut both ends off and slice in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and then cut each half into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • Place the squash slices in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon. Toss to coat.
  • Spread squash slices evenly on prepared baking sheet. Place in the oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes. Flip and roast for another 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and tender.

Notes

SUBSTITUTIONS

  • Maple Syrup: You can omit the maple syrup or use brown sugar instead. Use two tablespoons of maple syrup, if desired, to make it sweeter.

Deviled Chicken

Prep Time5 minutes Cook Time20 minutes Marinate1 hour

Total Time1 hour 25 minutes Servings6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • Few drops of Louisiana hot sauce
  • 2 pounds chicken about 3/4 pound per person if using bone in chicken
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder optional
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs soft and fresh
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

  • Add the hot sauce to the buttermilk and stir to blend.
  • Marinate the chicken in the buttermilk for one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375F.
  • Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
  • Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture and pat dry.
  • Place the chicken in the casserole dish.
  • Mix the mustard, vinegar, honey, paprika, salt, and chipotle and brush over the chicken, coating it well.
  • Place the chicken in the pan.
  • Cover with the crumbs.
  • Drizzle with the butter.
  • Bake at 375F for 20 minutes (for boneless breasts, it make be longer for other cuts) or until the meat registers 160F on an instant read thermometer.
  • Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving. During this time the temperature will continue to rise to 165F.

Seasonings for Poultry

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Teaspoons Salt
  • 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 2 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 2 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Paprika

Mix dry ingredients into a bowl

Sprinkle olive oil onto poultry

Sprinkle dry seasonings over the poultry