Diva Cooking 101

Divas cook gorgeous things that are fabulous enough to share with friends and family. They just don't cook much. Every diva needs a few, easy signature dishes to get by. Are you a diva cook?

Divas cook while listening to Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, or the Rolling Stones.

Divas cook while sipping Champagne, Chardonnay, or a martini.

Divas cook with a feather boa draped around their shoulders.

While cooking, divas nibble gin-soaked olives or Champagne-saturated strawberries.

Divas cook while wearing an apron that says, "Tomorrow is another Chardonnay."

A diva's favorite breakfast is last night's appetizers.

Divas don't stress over particular amounts in any recipe. Glugs, plops, and handfuls are accurate enough.

Divas can cook with boas because diva recipes do not require many steps. Still, the food is fabulous.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Butternut Squash Pasta

This dish is gorgeous. And it tastes good, too. This comes from Diva Barbara. Like me, she doesn't mind whole wheat pasta. I used penne.

Butternut Squash Pasta

1 butternut squash- peeled and cut up (I find the already cut up squash is
not as tasty)

4 shallots sliced (onion ok)

1 tsp. sage

3 tbs. brown sugar

2 tbsp. olive oil plus a bit

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix squash, sage, olive oil and brown sugar in large bowl.
Place on baking sheet and put in the oven
After 15-20 minutes, turn, and cook for another 15 min until soft.
Take out of the oven and put back in the bowl and add a little more olive
oil.
Serve over pasta with fresh grated cheese.

Make it a meal: Serve with side salad.

Wine: Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc
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