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Category: Fall

Ready to Squash the Norm? Kabocha Curry that Kicks Pumpkin Spice to the Curb

Forget pumpkin spice lattes—this is the real autumn MVP. Sweet, nutty kabocha meets fiery red curry in a dish that’s anything but basic. It’s cozy, spicy, and rebellious enough to make you question everything you thought about comfort food. This is comfort food for the bold, the adventurous, and those who believe their dinner should have as much attitude as they do. Sweet, spicy, creamy, and unapologetically savory, this curry will have you ditching the takeout menus and declaring culinary independence.
The best part? It’s versatile. Make it with tofu, chickpeas, or even double down on the squash for a plant-based revolution. Grab a bowl, kick back, and let this Kabocha Curry prove that comfort food doesn’t have to play it safe—it can be wild, warming, and wildly delicious.

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Pibil on Bolillo, Please: A Farm To Table Comfort Food Fiesta

Why settle for ordinary when you can go full flavor renegade? This isn’t your Abuelita’s Cochinita Pibil—this is pork that’s been bathed in citrusy, achiote-packed glory, slow-roasted to perfection in banana leaves (or foil if you’re all out of jungle vibes), and then shredded like it’s the main act in a culinary mosh pit.

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Sick of Boring Squash? Stuffed Squash gets a Makeover with Tamarind Date Sauce

Get ready to ditch the boring side dish vibes, because this Charred Vegetarian Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash is here to steal the show. It’s got smoky spice, creamy goat cheese, and a tamarind-date sauce that’s part sweet, part tangy, and 100% addictive. Think of it as comfort food with a rebellious twist—no meat needed, just serious flavor and a little attitude. And yeah, it’s vegetarian, but don’t worry; it’s still badass enough to satisfy even the most die-hard carnivores.

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